Falash Mura

Netanyahu announces 1,000 Ethiopian Jews will be brought to Israel. Community advocates want more.

There are some 8,000 Falash Mura awaiting permission to immigrate to Israel, most of whom have some family members there.

Jewish teen from Ethiopia competing in Bible Quiz in Israel will be allowed to stay as resident

Sintayehu Shafrao, 18, originally had been required to deposit thousands of dollars to ensure that he would leave the country at the end of the International Bible Quiz.

Remaining Ethiopians waiting to immigrate to Israel prepare for Passover

They have baked nearly 100,000 matzahs by hand and will prepare wine from raisins.

Israel

Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel for first time in 7 months

Israel

63 new immigrants from Ethiopia arrive in Israel

Global

Ethiopian Jew reportedly killed in Gondar riots while waiting to immigrate to Israel

Ideas

As an African Israeli, I find claims of state racism against Falash Mura outrageous

Ideas

Enough delays: It’s time to bring the Falash Mura home

Israel

Ethiopian aliyah to restart in June

Israel

Plan to bring 9,000 Ethiopians to Israel on hold pending budget allocation

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