Civic
18 articles
2026-06-03
Military Service for Ethiopian-Israelis: Benefits, Special Units and Rights Before and After Enlistment
78% of Ethiopian-Israeli soldiers serve in combat roles. Yahalom unit, enlistment benefits and how to use your discharge rights.
2026-06-03
Service Year, Nuclei and Leadership: Opportunities for Young Ethiopian-Israelis
Service year for ages 18-22 — an opportunity to develop leadership, strengthen identity and gain experience before the army or academia.
2026-06-03
Criminal Record Expungement — The New Law: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply
The Knesset passed a law allowing expungement of old criminal records. For the Ethiopian-Israeli community — an opportunity for a fresh start.
2026-06-03
Ethiopian-Israeli Knesset Members: History, Achievements and Current Representation
From Pnina Tamano-Shata to Sigalit Jelicha — mapping all Ethiopian-Israeli MKs, their achievements and what is still missing.
2026-06-03
Rental Discrimination: Your Rights and How to File a Complaint
A landlord who refuses to rent because of Ethiopian origin commits a criminal offence. Tools, documentation and how to fight back.
2026-06-03
Affirmative Representation in Civil Service: How Ethiopian-Israelis Can Apply
The Affirmative Representation Law mandates 2% of government jobs for Ethiopian-Israelis. Currently only 1.2% — a huge opportunity.
2026-06-03
Haifa — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide
Haifa: ~11,000 Ethiopian-Israeli residents. Neighbourhoods, university, organisations and community services.
2026-06-03
Ashkelon — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide
Ashkelon: ~9,000 Ethiopian-Israeli residents. Neighbourhoods, organisations, welfare services and community info.
2026-06-03
Marriage and Divorce in the Ethiopian-Israeli Community: Customs, Rabbinate and What To Do
Traditional marriage customs, Rabbinate recognition of Ethiopian marriages, and how to handle divorce when needed.
2026-05-31
Support for Ethiopian-Israeli women at risk of violence — who to call and where to go
An inter-ministerial committee was established after femicides in the community. A practical guide — what to do, who to call, and how to leave safely.
2026-05-31
Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Malachi — 2026 guide
Kiryat Malachi: 13.8% of the population is of Ethiopian origin — the highest proportional concentration in Israel.
2026-05-31
Ethiopian-Israeli community in Beersheba — 2026 guide
~9,000 community members in Beersheba, concentrated in Neve Ze'ev and Ramat Eshkol, with access to Ben-Gurion University and unique employment hubs.
2026-05-31
Ethiopian-Israeli community in Netanya — 2026 guide
Netanya has the largest Ethiopian-Israeli community in Israel — 13,300 people. Organizations, services, and key contacts.
2026-05-31
Rights when dealing with police — a practical guide for the community
Stopped? Being searched? The 2015 and 2019 protests changed the conversation — here is what you must know.
2026-05-31
Diabetes in the Ethiopian-Israeli community — prevention and management
17% of Ethiopian-Israelis have diabetes — the highest rate among Jewish groups. Risk factors, tests you are entitled to, and clinics.
2026-05-31
Mental health in the Ethiopian-Israeli community — 2026 resource guide
Ethiopian-Israelis are hospitalized in psychiatric wards at twice their population share. What services exist, how to access them, and where to get help.
2026-05-15
The Blood Affair 1996 — what happened, and what changed
January 1996: it was revealed that blood banks were secretly discarding Ethiopian-Israeli donations. The protest that followed changed Israel.
2026-04-20
Order 50 and affirmative representation in civil service — 2024 status
Current representation 1.7%, target 2.5% by 2027. Policy changes, ministry breakdown, and practical claim tools.