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Chronic Disease Prevention — Tene Briut in Rishon LeZion
Prevention programs for diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease — culturally adapted for the community. Hebrew/Amharic workshops, dietary guidance, exercise instructors. Via Tene Briut.
About Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion is home to a large, active Israeli-Ethiopian community, historically concentrated in the Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood — originally built as absorption housing and now a long-standing community centre. The neighbourhood is at the heart of urban-renewal efforts, alongside a growing second-generation presence across the city.
Who is eligible?
- Community members 40+ with risk factors (family, BMI, lifestyle)
- Patients with diabetes or hypertension — ongoing support
- Youth in families with disease history
What's included?
- Nutrition workshops: Amharic-speaking, focused on community foods (injera, berbere, mitmita)
- Community walking program: 3x/week, free
- Screening tests: in community settings, free
- Personal dietary counseling: for diagnosed patients
- Support groups: for those with chronic conditions
How to join
- Phone: 03-7383937 (Amharic/Hebrew)
- Via HMO: ask for "Amharic-speaking prevention program" — Tene Briut provides
- Via local clinic: branches in Netanya, Rehovot, Rishon, Be'er Sheva
- Online: tene-briut.org.il
Cost: free or symbolic (₪5-30 per workshop).
Ethiopian community in Rishon LeZion
- Community population
- ~12,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- רמת אליהו, נחלה
- Community services
- תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי
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FAQ — Rishon LeZion
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Rishon LeZion?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Rishon LeZion numbers approximately ~12,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: רמת אליהו, נחלה.
- How do I claim Chronic Disease Prevention — Tene Briut in Rishon LeZion?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Rishon LeZion. For support: תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי.
- What community support is available in Rishon LeZion for this right?
- In Rishon LeZion, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי.
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