Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry

07/28/2026

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07/21/2026

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Help Ethiopian Jews make aliyah by supporting the work of SSEJ. Together, we can make an impact.
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07/14/2026

A simple act of giving can create meaningful change. SSEJ works alongside Ethiopian Jewish communities by providing education, resources, and support that help strengthen Jewish life and create opportunities for the future.
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06/30/2026

During a recent visit, community members shared their appreciation for the programs that help connect Ethiopian Jews to their heritage, language, and future.

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06/16/2026

Connection across continents 🌍

During a recent visit to Ethiopia, American and Israeli supporters met with community leaders and observed Hebrew education classes supported by SSEJ.

Every visit strengthens the bonds that unite the global Jewish community

03/31/2026

Thousands of Jews in Ethiopia are still waiting to reunite with their families in Israel. 🇮🇱

Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry works on the ground in Gondar and Addis Ababa to support this community while they wait.

Through our medical clinic, we have helped reduce child mortality to almost zero. Our team treats acute malnutrition, supports children experiencing stunting, and provides ongoing care to families who would otherwise have no access to consistent healthcare.

But our work goes beyond healthcare.

We run schools, provide daily meals, and ensure that thousands of people can continue living a Jewish life with dignity while they wait for the chance to reunite with loved ones in Israel.

This is not short-term aid. It is long-term, consistent support for a community that has been waiting for years.

Every post, every share, and every voice helps bring attention to a story that too many people still don’t know. 💙

03/30/2026

Our founder sat with the medical team at SSEJ’s clinic, listening to the realities they face every day. 🩺

They spoke about the challenges of acute malnutrition and stunting, and the progress being made through consistent care and early intervention.

We were pleased to hear that stunting rates are falling and child mortality has been to almost zero.

This is what community-based healthcare looks like. Steady, committed, and life-changing. 🤍

03/30/2026

SSEJ volunteer Rabbi Avraham Wein reflects on Ethiopian Jewry through the lens of “the bread of affliction”, not as symbolism, but as lived reality.

As we approach Passover, the question is simple: what does freedom mean when families are still waiting to be reunited?

A journey to Ethiopia uncovers the fragile remnants of a once-isolated Jewish community and the quiet heroism sustaining it today. Through the lens of handmade matzah and a massive communal seder, Avraham Wein reflects on faith, poverty, and longing—where “the bread of affliction” becomes a li...

03/27/2026

Last week, our founder Jeremy Feit spoke at Yeshiva University as part of the Lieberman-Mitzner Center’s “In Dialogue With” series.

He shared the story of the Jewish community in Ethiopia, the challenges many still face, and the ongoing work to support those waiting to make aliyah. These conversations matter in helping more people understand both the urgency of the situation and the strength of this community.

Thank you to Yeshiva University and the Lieberman-Mitzner Center for hosting, and to everyone who joined us. 💙

03/25/2026

SSEJ volunteer Victoria Feder recently travelled to Ethiopia to see our work in Gondar firsthand. 🇪🇹

Reflecting on her visit, she shared:
“The trip to Ethiopia was more powerful and meaningful than I expected. I initially arrived with some skepticism, but after spending 48 hours with the leadership, teachers, and children, I am deeply moved by their commitment to their Jewish legacy.”

During her time there, Victoria joined the community in prayer, speaking Hebrew with community members and praying Mincha in both Amharic and Hebrew alongside hundreds of people.

“We learned how individuals maintained their Jewish identities in remote villages through Shabbat observance and constant study of the Tanach.”

One moment that stayed with her:
“Seeing members bring photos of their family members currently living in Israel made their passion for Aliyah incredibly obvious.”

As Passover approaches, her reflection is especially powerful:
“The resemblance between this community and the Jews in Egypt is not lost on me. I hope that, like their forebears, this community soon finds its way to the Land of Israel.”

This is the reality for thousands still waiting in Gondar. ✡️