Education
35 articles
September 16, 2026
Tech-Career: both courses listed on the site have already started — how to get into the next cohort
We opened Tech-Career's training page and read it in full. It lists two courses in Lod, with start dates of 30 August 2026 and 14 September 2026 — both already past. No future start date is published on the site, so this is not a deadline piece but a piece on what you can actually do this week.
September 8, 2026
Government report: the number of Ethiopian-Israeli teachers rose from 709 to 1,180 in four years — and in non-formal education some of the numbers fell
The summary report of the government programme for the integration of Ethiopian-Israelis for 2023–2024, published in January 2026, presents targets met in formal education: matriculation eligibility meeting the university threshold rose from 50.54% to 59.89%, above target. In the same report, the number of children in enrichment classes and the number of gap-year volunteers fell.
September 8, 2026
A week into the school year: what the CBS data actually says about education in the community — including one number that is quoted backwards
The Central Bureau of Statistics published 57.7% against 39.1% — and that number is quoted again and again as though it means 57.7% of Ethiopian-Israelis go on to a degree. It does not. It says something else entirely, and the real continuation figure is 23.2%. A review of the education data in the release, including the matriculation gaps and the trends that are rising.
September 8, 2026
There is a scholarship budget for parent payments — and the school is obliged to tell you it exists
The Ministry of Education allocates schools a scholarship budget for pupils whose parents struggle to pay for books, learning materials and activities. ₪100–750 in primary school, ₪100–1,200 in secondary. The decision sits with a school scholarship committee, the dates are set by the school — and management is under an explicit duty to publicize that the budget exists.
September 8, 2026
The school year has opened: these are the maximum amounts a school may charge you in 5787 — and what may not be charged at all
On August 10, 2026 the Ministry of Education published Notice 0379 — the maximum parent-payment amounts for 5787, approved by the Knesset Education Committee. The only compulsory payment is personal accident insurance, ₪69. The overall total ranges from ₪253 in kindergarten to ₪1,372 in twelfth grade. And with no approval in the "Afik" system — do not pay.
September 8, 2026
Applications to the Students Authority for 5787 are open — and olim from Ethiopia have extended eligibility. Here are the differences
The Students Authority has opened applications for 5787. Olim from Ethiopia, from Yemen, and Bnei Menashe have an extended eligibility track: 15 years from receiving status to the start of studies instead of 36 months, higher age ceilings, master's funding on top of a bachelor's, and a ₪600 monthly living stipend. Continuing students: by October 1.
September 8, 2026
The Marom scholarship: the registration system is closed and shows an opening date of February 2027 — while two official pages say "September 2026"
A week into September, registration for the Marom scholarship has still not opened. Perach's registration system displays "Marom registration is currently closed" and an opening date of 28.2.2027, while the CHE page and the Perach content page both say September 2026. What is verified: from 5787 the volunteering requirement is abolished, and the scholarship is set as a percentage of tuition by field of study.
August 30, 2026
The school year opens this week: a scholarships-and-rights checklist for community families
The school year opens on Tuesday, September 1. It's the moment to check scholarships whose application windows cluster around the start of the academic year, education rights for children, and training tracks — here are the key starting points in one place.
August 16, 2026
Preserving Amharic among the second generation — why it's fading, and what actually exists
Why many Israeli-born children of Ethiopian descent don't speak Amharic, and what actually exists: an ongoing approved program (Tegest), and a one-time municipal course example from Or Yehuda.
June 3, 2026
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.
June 3, 2026
Academic Excellence for Ethiopian-Israelis: CHE Programmes, Universities and PhD Scholarships
CHE funds excellence programmes for Ethiopian-Israeli doctoral students and faculty. Who is eligible and how to apply.
June 3, 2026
Ethiopian Traditional Medicine: Budeye, Medicinal Herbs and What Research Says
The Budeye is a traditional Beta Israel healer. What is safe, what is dangerous and how to combine traditional and modern medicine.
June 3, 2026
Learning Amharic — Guide for the Second Generation: Courses, Apps and Resources
Amharic is the mother tongue of ~165,000 Israelis — yet only 30% of the second generation speak it fluently. Here's how to start.
June 3, 2026
The Ethiopian-Israeli Second Generation: Identity, Belonging and Challenges Between Two Cultures
Israeli-born children of Ethiopian parents navigate dual identity. Research, testimonies and resources for a generation searching for itself.
June 3, 2026
Bagrut Gaps and Support Programmes for Ethiopian-Israeli Students 2026
52% matriculation vs 69% average. Prep schools, tutoring, scholarships and what actually helps close the gap.
June 3, 2026
Learning Ge'ez: Beta Israel's Sacred Language — Courses and Resources
Ge'ez is Beta Israel's prayer language. Courses, apps and why the second generation is reconnecting.
June 3, 2026
Beta Israel: History, Origins and the Connection to King Solomon
Who are Beta Israel? From ancient origins to modern Israel — the history every second-generation member should know.
June 1, 2026
CV writing guide for Ethiopian-Israelis
A good CV opens the door to an interview. A winning structure, common mistakes, and tips to highlight your strengths.
June 1, 2026
ENP — the National Project — who they are and what they do
ENP is the largest organization advancing Ethiopian-Israelis. What they do, which programs, and how to use them.
May 31, 2026
Teaching Career for Ethiopian-Israeli Graduates — The Complete Guide
Israel faces a severe teacher shortage — especially in cities with high Ethiopian-Israeli populations. Certification requirements, scholarships, and why teaching is the community's best investment.
May 31, 2026
Legal and social work careers — from the Ethiopian-Israeli community
TEBEKA and law firms that recruit from the community. Academic track, costs, and salary.
May 31, 2026
From the IDF to a tech career — the path for graduates of technological units
From Mamram, Lotem, Unit 8200 — how IDF tech-unit veterans leverage their service into a career.
May 31, 2026
Tech salaries for Ethiopian-Israeli graduates — 2026 benchmarks
What do Tech-Career, ENP and Mamram graduates earn after two years? Current salary data for dev, QA and cyber roles.
May 31, 2026
Teaching and youth work career paths for community graduates
Teacher, educational counsellor, homeroom teacher — roles in high demand at schools with Ethiopian-Israeli students.
May 31, 2026
Nursing career guide for Ethiopian-Israeli women — the complete guide
Nursing is one of the most in-demand career paths in the community. Where to start, salary expectations, and where to study.
May 31, 2026
CV writing guide for Ethiopian-Israelis — what works in 2026
Only 18% of Ethiopian-Israeli degree-holders work in their field vs 45% in the general population. Here is how to write a CV that passes screening.
May 31, 2026
Scholarships for Ethiopian-Israeli students 2026 — the comprehensive guide
Marom (CHE), the Student Authority, Open University, Bar-Ilan, JDC — every scholarship and deadline in one place.
May 25, 2026
Tech-Career — tech training for Ethiopian-Israelis: what it is, how to enrol, success stories
172 students per year, Lod campus opening 2026 — Tech-Career is the community's leading tech-reskilling organisation. Here's how to get in.
April 20, 2026
Tebeka opens registration for its 24th scholarship and mentorship project for Ethiopian-Israeli law students
Tebeka, in partnership with the Meitar law firm, opened registration for scholarships and a mentorship program for Ethiopian-Israeli law students for the 2025/26 academic year — the 24th year of the scholarship and the ninth of the mentorship project. Stated deadline: June 15, 2026.
April 15, 2026
ENP Tech-Career — 2026 enrollment round
12-month tech bootcamp, fully subsidized. Registration window: May-June, cohort starts September 2026.
March 23, 2026
Finance Committee approves 2026 budget — ₪13M for Hebrew ulpan, budget for Ethiopian Jewish heritage center
As part of the 2026 state budget (roughly ₪850.59 billion), ₪13 million was approved for Hebrew ulpan studies for immigrants, and the Ethiopian Jewish heritage center was transferred to the Heritage Ministry with a ₪2.5 million budget.
February 11, 2026
"Marom" scholarship (Council for Higher Education) — what's verified ahead of the 5787 cycle
A short guide to the CHE "Marom" scholarship for Ethiopian-Israelis — verified details (₪10,000/year, registration opens Sept 9, 2026 via che.org.il) alongside an unverified detail about a separate Perach-run cycle.
February 10, 2026
Adva Center: research on education-employment gaps for Ethiopian-Israelis
An independent Adva Center study presents data on matriculation, academic admission, dropout and field-matched employment gaps between Ethiopian-Israelis and the general population.
February 9, 2026
They beat the statistics — now they're talking about the cost of success
A Haaretz Magazine feature follows Ethiopian-Israeli academic graduates who broke through statistical barriers — and now face underemployment, pay gaps and workplace racism.
November 16, 2025
CBS: 177,600 Ethiopian-Israelis — updated Sigd 2025 data
Ahead of Sigd, Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics published updated figures on the Ethiopian-Israeli community's size, geographic distribution, higher education and births.