Glossary
What is Sigd? Who are the Kessim? What's the difference between Beta Israel and Falash Mura? All essential community terms — in Hebrew, English, and Amharic.
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ENP — Ethiopian National Project
A national partnership framework for advancing the Ethiopian-Israeli community, operating programs in education, youth, and excellence funding.
Fidel
An education nonprofit advancing the integration of Ethiopian-Israelis in schools — student mentoring, school-family mediation and teacher training.
Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ)
An advocacy organization working for equal opportunity and rights realization for Ethiopian-Israelis in education, employment and services.
National Insurance Institute (BTL)
The National Insurance Institute — the government body paying allowances (old-age, disability, child, long-term care, unemployment) and providing a social safety net.
Olim Beyahad
A career-mentorship organization for Ethiopian-Israeli university graduates. Connects students with senior mentors in industry.
Police Internal Investigations Dept. (Mahash)
A Justice Ministry department investigating offenses by police officers — including complaints of police violence and unjustified use of force.
Tebeka
Legal aid center for Ethiopian-Israelis. National leader on issues of racism, law enforcement, and civil rights.
Tene Briut
Israel's only community-health organization focused on Ethiopian-Israelis. Runs health navigators, medical translation, and prevention projects.
Tene Briut
A nonprofit promoting health in the Ethiopian-Israeli community — Amharic-speaking health mediators, diabetes and hypertension prevention.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
A global Jewish organization responsible for encouraging and managing aliyah to Israel — played a central role in the Ethiopian aliyah operations.