Published: June 3, 2026 · Tedros Editorial
Haifa — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide
The Community in Haifa
Haifa hosts a large, well-established Ethiopian-Israeli community. ~11,000 residents (~3.9% of population).
Main Neighbourhoods
Hadar HaCarmel, Kiryat Eliezer, Neve Sha'anan, Central Carmel.
Key Organisations
ENP Haifa: 03-5368944 | NACOEJ Haifa: nacoej.org.il | Municipal absorption dept: 04-8535700
University of Haifa
Known for diversity and Ethiopian-Israeli student concentration. Offers dedicated scholarships, social periphery support, mentoring programmes.
Major Employers
Haifa Port, Rafael, Elbit Systems — all known for hiring from the community.
📞 Haifa Municipality: 04-8535700 | haifa.muni.il
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