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Published: 2026-06-03

Haifa — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide

The Community in Haifa

Haifa hosts a large, well-established Ethiopian-Israeli community. ~11,000 residents (~3.9% of population).

Main Neighbourhoods

Hadar HaCarmel, Kiryat Eliezer, Neve Sha'anan, Central Carmel.

Key Organisations

ENP Haifa: 03-5368944 | NACOEJ Haifa: nacoej.org.il | Municipal absorption dept: 04-8535700

University of Haifa

Known for diversity and Ethiopian-Israeli student concentration. Offers dedicated scholarships, social periphery support, mentoring programmes.

Major Employers

Haifa Port, Rafael, Elbit Systems — all known for hiring from the community.

📞 Haifa Municipality: 04-8535700 | haifa.muni.il

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