Tag Archive: Ethiopian Israelis

The Other Side of the Story

The media is reporting on the panicked rush to label any criticism of Israeli policy as subversive. But this isn’t the only story. Across Israel, incredible people are working for an Israel that truly reflects the values of the country’s founders.

Lowering Ethnic Barriers in Jerusalem

Shatil gathers Jerusalem’s leaders to lead the fight against racism in their city.

Enough to Racism

The Ethiopian Israeli protests are about more than a single incident of police brutality; it’s about decades of racism and discrimination.

“Thirty Years of Pain” Interview with Gidon Ambaya: A Community Organizer’s Response to the Protests

Community organizer Gidon Ambaya shares his thoughts on the Ethiopian Israeli protests.

Police Beating of Demas Fikadey

Security cameras captured the police beating of Ethiopian-Israeli solider Demas Fikadey on April 26 in Holon.

Statement on Ethiopian Protest: Hearing Their Cries

The New Israel Fund supports the struggle of the Ethiopian community to eliminate the racism and institutionalized discrimination that threatens them in Israel, including systematic mistreatment and profiling by the police.

Ethiopian-Israelis Press Candidates for Reform

In the lead up to the Israeli elections, Ethiopian-Israeli leaders are making their voices heard.

Two Young Ethiopian-Israelis Compensated Following Discrimination

Two young Ethiopian Israeli women confronted racism head on — and won.

Racism: Not in Our School

A new campaign seeks to end racism and discrimination through education.