Ethiopian-Israeli community in Rehovot — 2026 guide

Rehovot — science city with a strong community

~5,500 Ethiopian-Israeli community members in Rehovot (CBS 2024). Proximity to the Weizmann Institute and the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture creates unique opportunities in science, agriculture, and technology.

Key organisations

Yadid Rehovot — Herzl 40, tel 08-934-0011. Rights counselling, institutional support, scholarship assistance.
IAEJ Rehovot — Bialik 12, tel 08-934-5060. Legal representation, employment counselling, youth programmes.
Beta Israel Synagogue Rehovot — HaDakel 3, Neighbourhood D. Tradition study and community hub.

Health services

Tene Briut Rehovot — Hartzit 5 (inside Maccabi). Sun–Thu 08:00–18:30. Hebrew, Amharic, English. HbA1c screening, nutrition, mental health.

Agriculture and science opportunities

Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture — mentoring programme for students from underserved communities. Ethiopian-Israeli students have participated in sustainable agriculture research.

Weizmann Institute Open Weizmann — youth science programmes. Details: weizmann.ac.il/youth.

Employment

Employment Service Rehovot — Jabotinsky 8, tel 08-940-7700. Amharic counselling by appointment.

Agro-technology sector — unique to the area: farms, greenhouses, agri-tech companies.

Absorption

BTL Rehovot — Herzl 12, tel 08-934-5200. Sun–Thu 08:30–13:00.

Sigd

Annual ceremony at Weizmann Park — IAEJ Rehovot and Yadid Rehovot.