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Free Legal Aid — Tebeka in Dimona
Tebeka — "Advocate of Justice" in Amharic — provides free legal counsel and representation to Ethiopian-Israelis (1,000+ inquiries/year). Specialty lines: workers' rights, racism, law enforcement, children's rights.
About Dimona
Dimona is known as one of Israel's cities with a high proportion of Israeli-Ethiopian community members relative to total population — a community that accounts for a significant part of the city's culture and educational networks. The real-estate market offers properties at accessible prices relative to apartment size.
What cases does Tebeka handle?
- Workers' rights — wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, unpaid wages
- Racial discrimination — education, commerce, public services
- Law enforcement — complaints about police conduct, wrongful arrest
- Children's rights — special education, welfare, custody
- Housing — public-housing issues, rental, eviction
How to reach Tebeka
- Phone: 03-9377777 (Sun–Thu 9:00–17:00)
- Web: tebeka.org.il — online form
- WhatsApp: 052-2233456 (short and to the point)
🔒 Confidentiality: every inquiry is attorney-client privileged. Tebeka cannot disclose details without your consent. 💰 Cost: zero. Tebeka is donor-funded — no cost to inquirers.
When to reach out immediately
- Arrest by police
- Termination from work
- Domestic violence (also via 105)
- Suspected discrimination during a public-service interaction
Ethiopian community in Dimona
- Community population
- ~8,000
- Share of city
- ~32%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ב', שכ' ג', מרכז
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי, בית כנסת קייסים
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FAQ — Dimona
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Dimona?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Dimona numbers approximately ~8,000 residents — around ~32% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ב', שכ' ג', מרכז.
- How do I claim Free Legal Aid — Tebeka in Dimona?
- Contact Tebeka — they operate nationally including in Dimona. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי, בית כנסת קייסים.
- What community support is available in Dimona for this right?
- In Dimona, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי, בית כנסת קייסים.
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