Community News
Updates for the Ethiopian-Israeli community — policy news, program enrollment dates, holiday events. In-depth explainers with links to the canonical pages.
2026-05-01
Sigd 2026 — dates and details
The date: November 19, 2026 (29 Cheshvan). Main ceremony at Armon Hanatziv, Jerusalem. Buses from 16 absorption cities.
HolidaysAnnouncements2026-04-30
The community mortgage — updated 2026 guide
₪600,000 over 25 years, 0% interest for the first 10. Eligibility, how to register, and what happens if you win the lottery.
HousingPolicy2026-04-25
Falash Mura aliyah — 2024 status update
~6,500 awaiting, direct-absorption pilot in Netanya/Rehovot/Kiryat Malachi handled 2,800 over 3 years. Q4 2024 government decisions.
ImmigrationPolicy2026-04-20
Order 50 and affirmative representation in civil service — 2024 status
Current representation 1.7%, target 2.5% by 2027. Policy changes, ministry breakdown, and practical claim tools.
CivicPolicyEmployment2026-04-15
ENP Tech-Career — 2026 enrollment round
12-month tech bootcamp, fully subsidized. Registration window: May-June, cohort starts September 2026.
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