Friends of Ethiopian Jews

07/12/2026

Thinking About Haimanot

Missing since February 25, 2024, Ethiopian-Israeli Haimanot Kassau disappeared from Safed where she resided, never to be seen or heard of again. She was just nine years old.
Her family and supporters, including FEJ, want to sustain public awareness about her case. Community activists have bonded together to continue the search for truth and justice for Haimanot.
Thoughts, prayers and donations to FEJ to be directed to the Association for Haimanot are deeply appreciated.

07/10/2026

What do you know about Tene-Briut?

Established in 2006, Tene-Briut works across Israel to make healthcare more accessible to the Ethiopian-Israeli community. Currently serving about 10,000 people, Tene-Briut provides support to underserved, isolated and elderly people, improving the lives of those with mental and physical health challenges. Please give today to FEJ and direct your gift to Tene-Briut. This year, EVERY DOLLAR you give goes directly to programs for Ethiopian Jews in Israel.
Thank you!

06/23/2026

FEJ is proud to support Friends by Nature. Founded in 2005, Friends by Nature strengthens Ethiopian-Israeli communities by creating neighborhood food gardens and intergenerational resilience spaces. Through these activities, it addresses food insecurity and builds community bonds. Due to the ongoing conflict in the region, Friends by Nature is facing deep budgetary cuts and is challenged to support its programs and pay its staff. Your help is needed. Please consider a generous gift to FEJ.

05/30/2026

Since Oct. 7, Israel has experienced over 900 days of war. Jobs have been suspended or lost due to repeated military service, schools have been closed or moved online and the economic progress Ethiopian Israelis have attained is being challenged. Moreover, some in the community are dealing with limitations of both health and mental health care access. FEJ partner organizations in Israel continue their important work. They need your support! Please consider a generous gift.

03/31/2026

02/18/2026

Ethiopian -Israeli Leadership Conference 2026, Hosted by FEJ. An inspiring convergence of vision and hope.

02/08/2026

Naftali Aklum one of FEJ’s partners. He is the CEO and founder of the “Yerus” initiative, which offers workshops, lectures, and tours focusing on the history and culture of the Beta Israel community.

02/08/2026

Baruch Tegegne z"l and Ferede Aklum z"l by the western wall.

A photo from the AAEJ archive - one of FEJ’s important projects,

transferring the archive to the central Zionist archives in Jerusalem.