Ethiopian-Israeli community in Lod — 2026 guide

Lod — a growing community hub

~7,000 Ethiopian-Israeli community members live in Lod (CBS 2024), concentrated in Neve Elon and Ramat Eshkol. Together with neighbouring Ramla, Lod forms one of the largest Ethiopian concentrations in the central region.

Key organisations

Olim BeYachad Lod — Ben-Tzvi 14, tel 08-924-0011. Rights counselling, absorption support, scholarship assistance.
IAEJ Lod office — Ha'Atzmaut Blvd 32, tel 08-925-0082. Legal representation, conversion guidance.
Beta Israel Community Centre Lod — Jabotinsky 6, Neve Elon. Youth groups, Amharic classes, cultural evenings.

Health services

Tene Briut Lod clinic — Herzl 38 (inside Maccabi). Sun–Thu 08:00–18:00. Hebrew, Amharic, English.

Employment

Employment Service Lod — HaHagana 4, tel 08-917-8800. Amharic-speaking counsellor by appointment.

Tech-Career Lod campus — opening 2026, 60 places/year. Enrol via Employment Service.

Absorption services

BTL Lod — Begin 20, tel 08-917-5000. Sun–Thu 08:30–13:00.

Sigd celebration

Annual regional Sigd ceremony at Gan HaShalom, Ramat Eshkol — joint with Ramla community.