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Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ)
Community umbrella and primary advocacy organization. Leads the Falash Mura family-reunification campaign and runs senior centers.
LegalFounded 1993 ยท Headquarters: Tel Aviv
About
The Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ) was founded in 1993 by a group of community leaders. It is the central community umbrella organization and the public voice of the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
Main programs
- Falash Mura advocacy โ public-political campaign for family reunification + representation before government and Knesset
- Senior centers โ 30+ day centers for Ethiopian-Israeli seniors
- Women's programs โ support groups and networking for Ethiopian-Israeli women
- Position papers โ to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Constitution Committee, Aliyah Committee
- Round table โ dialogue with government ministries
Who is it for?
- Ethiopian-Israelis needing assistance with Falash Mura family reunification
- Ethiopian-Israeli seniors (65+)
- Source communities for position papers and advocacy
How to reach out
- Website: iaej.co.il
- HQ: Tel Aviv. Representatives: in all 38 community cities.
- Senior centers: through your local welfare office or via website
See also
- Falash Mura direct absorption track โ Right
- Klita basket โ Right
- Glossary: Falash Mura โ context
- Tebeka โ legal advocacy partner
Rights operated
- Direct Absorption โ Falash Mura 2026 Pilot2026 pilot โ Falash Mura olim placed directly into housing rather than absorption centers. Rolling out in cities with established community support frameworks. First direct-absorption deployment for the community.
- Klita Basket โ Absorption Aid for New ImmigrantsFinancial aid from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration for an oleh's first period in Israel โ a first payment at the airport, a bank top-up and 6 further monthly payments. The amount is set by family status, age and number of children.