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Published: 2026-06-03

Ashkelon — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide

The Community in Ashkelon

Ashkelon is one of Israel's top-10 cities for Ethiopian-Israeli concentration. ~9,000 residents (~5% of population).

Main Neighbourhoods

Afraim, Canaan, Givat HaDagan.

Key Services

Municipal welfare: 08-6757200 | Absorption dept: 08-6757100 | ENP: 03-5368944

Schools

Orim School (high Ethiopian-Israeli student concentration). ENP Ashkelon programmes.

📞 Ashkelon Municipality: 08-6757100 | ashkelon.muni.il

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