Ten Ethiopian Jews are now studying at Tel Aviv University after having attended special preparatory courses, and another II are now attending the pre-university “mehina” course to bring them up to the required standards.
The Ethiopian Jews began joining the special introductory courses for new immigrants and disadvantaged students three years ago and are reported to have picked up Hebrew and adjusted extremly well.
According to Roberta Goldstein, a vocational counselor in the Dean of Student’s Office, they are highly motivated. “They have their hearts set on studying in Israel and show a great desire to succeed,” Goldstein said.
“They learn Hebrew more quickly than most other immigrants and they study hard. And they are exceptionally motivated in what they do, despite the tragic background many come from, and the problem of integrating into a very different society.”
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