Tebeka, an Ethiopian-Israeli legal aid organization, recently filed a successful lawsuit against a school that demeaned an Ethiopian-Israeli mother. This mother was told to either "prove" the Jewishness of her children or be denied enrollment in the school. Thanks to the lawsuit filed by Tebeka, she will be compensated 40,000 shekels after facing this humiliating experience. Read the full story here on the Jerusalem Post.  This successful lawsuit joins a large number of Tebeka's legal succes...

Friends of Ethiopian Jews (FEJ) extends a warm congratulations to our partner, Naftali Aklum, who has been named one of the 48 influential Israelis shaping Israel and the world by Israel21c magazine.  Naftali Aklum has created unique educational experiences, including lectures, workshops and tours, to bring the inspiring and incredible story of Ethiopian Jewry to the general Israeli public and to the world. Learn more about his exciting initiative, Yerus, here.  Naftali Aklum is an experie...

The Association of Ethiopian Jews (AEJ) has been fighting for civil and equal rights for Ethiopian-Israelis for years, particularly with regard to police violence and systemic racism against the Ethiopian-Israeli community. Shortly before Passover, AEJ Executive Director Rina Ayalin - Gorelik addressed a crowd of 170,000 protesters in Tel Aviv regarding issues of second-class citizens and the need for real reform that ensures equality for everyone. Listen to her speech (with English subtit...

Friends of Ethiopian Jews wishes you and your family a Happy Passover!  Recently, in Gedera, Friends by Nature brought Ethiopian Jewish culture to life with a celebration of Rosh Hodesh Nissan (the first day of the Hebrew month of Nissan). Participants gathered to bake Kitta (Ethiopian matzah), listen to music, eat and drink Ethiopian food and coffee, and tour Friends by Nature's gardens.   Support Friends by Nature's Innovative Events and Programs This Passover  

The proposed judicial reforms to Israel’s legal system have been a point of contention and fierce debate in Israel since the beginning of 2023. Additionally, new proposed changes to the Israeli Police command provide the political system with more power over the police command. Police policies, demonstration policies and licenses, and the decision whether to publish particular police commands would all be in the hands of the political system, according to these proposed changes. The Association...

Wuste Tzega provides the Ethiopian-Israeli community with a unique tool to combat the mental health crisis: culturally adapted psychotherapy, an approach that combines western psychiatry and psychotherapy with a traditional cultural lens. They have four clinics that provide this culturally adapted treatment for Ethiopian Israelis. On Sunday, March 19, Wuste Tzega opened a new therapists training course. Eighteen professionals, including social workers, mental health care providers, Kupat Holi...