Ethiopian jews

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate officially recognizes Ethiopian Beta Israel community as Jewish

The ruling accepts the position of the late Sephardic chief rabbi Ovadia Yosef from 1973, the first step in allowing for the community’s immigration to Israel.

By Marcy Oster January 21, 2020 10:35 am

Opinion

As Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd, we’re still fighting for inclusion in Israel

The community revels in its connection to Jerusalem amid doubt and anxiety about the prospects for full integration into the Israeli mainstream.

November 27, 2019 11:46 am

Opinion

An Israeli cop shot an unarmed Ethiopian teen. Here’s why American Jews should care.

We must confront Solomon Tekah’s death and grapple with questions of racism in Israeli society, an ardent Zionist writes.

July 5, 2019 2:32 pm

An exhibit in South Africa recalls the exodus of Ethiopian Jews to Israel

By Moira Schneider March 12, 2019 2:09 pm

Orthodox youth group no longer requires that its European counselors be observant

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 11, 2018 7:14 am

Princeton Lyman, Jewish diplomat who helped plan Operation Moses, dies at 82

By Ron Kampeas August 27, 2018 5:53 am

Netanyahu makes landmark visit to Ethiopia

July 7, 2016 10:56 am

Ethiopian chief rabbi in Israel to stay in post following reports of forced retirement

June 22, 2016 6:05 am

Hundreds of Ethiopian-Israelis protest closing of suicide investigation

March 1, 2016 4:20 pm

Family of Ethiopian-Israeli missing in Gaza appeals to international community

February 29, 2016 5:38 pm

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