Operation Moses

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

The South African Jewish Museum reminds schoolchildren that Jews are not homogenously white, Ashkenazi or middle class.

By Moira Schneider March 12, 2019 2:09 pm

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

Princeton Lyman was hailed as the "unsung hero of the Ethiopian Jews."

August 27, 2018 5:53 am

Revisiting Ethiopian aliyah after 30 years through photos and film

Israeli filmmaker Orli Malassa tracked down 10 Ethiopian immigrants photographed upon their arrival in Israel 30 years ago. Then she took their photographs again.

March 3, 2016 1:41 pm

How much did Jeb Bush really do to rescue Ethiopian Jews?

By Ron Kampeas September 4, 2015 1:46 pm

Campaign to bring thousands more Falash Mura gains steam

By Uriel Heilman July 13, 2010 8:21 pm

Plight of Jews in Ethiopia Continues, Conference is Told

Special to the JTA Ethiopian Jews in Israel Star in Israel-american Little League

Undeterred by Terrorist Threats, 267 Uia Delegates Attended Recent Jewish Agency Assembly in Jerusal

New UJA Chairman Outlines Objectives

Rabbinical Assembly Sets Up Unit to Rescue Remaining Jews in Ethiopia

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