At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.
JDC brings its Jewish humanitarian values and expertise to address the challenges of endemic poverty, food insecurity, and lack of healthcare.
Jewish National Fund-USA pledges funds to renovate and upgrade “the heart and soul” of Be’er Sheva’s 13,000-strong community, the Shavu Banim Center.
In Jerusalem, visits to the city from Israeli residents actually rose during the holiday season, thanks to an aggressive internal marketing campaign.
Among the texts included in the project and penned in the Ge'ez language, is the Orit, the Beta Israel Torah which includes the five books of the Torah, the book of Joshua, Judges and Ruth.
Health Affairs - Ethiopian Israelis face significantly higher suicide rates, abortion requests, and unique healthcare challenges, with distrust in Israel's institutions and healthcare system further
Solomon Marsha, the acclaimed Ethiopian-Israeli actor, has passed away at 54. His legacy of bridging cultures and inspiring others to be remembered.
Ethiopians have been experiencing institutional and individual discrimination for years, including from Israel Police, the Palmor committee found.
The proportion of Ethiopian students with degrees from academic institutions compared to their proportion in the population is the smallest out of all Jewish populations.
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