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Domestic Violence Support in Jerusalem
Immediate help for domestic violence cases — shelters, legal accompaniment, psychological counseling. Amharic-speaking services. Anonymity guaranteed. WIZO + Tebeka + Tene Briut.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel's capital, hosts a large Israeli-Ethiopian community concentrated historically in the Gondar neighbourhood in the north and with significant presence in Kiryat HaYovel and other areas. The city is home to the Centre for Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and several traditional synagogues led by kessim, alongside a broad housing market.
🚨 In emergency
- 105: national domestic violence hotline — 24/7, anonymous
- Police: 100 (if life-threatening)
- ERAN: 1201 (emotional support)
Who is eligible?
- Community members in violent situations (physical, sexual, psychological, economic)
- Children and youth exposed to violence
- Concerned family supporting a victim
Available services
- Women's shelters: WIZO/Na'amat/Drachim network — shelters with Amharic-speaking coordinators in Netanya and Rehovot
- Free legal accompaniment: via Tebeka — protection orders, divorce, custody
- Psychological counseling: Tene Briut + municipal clinics
- Economic accompaniment: help finding housing, work, school for children
Confidentiality
All inquiries are anonymous and not reported to kessim, rabbis, or the community. Confidentiality is absolute.
How to start safely?
- Phone: 105 (national) or 03-5240479 (WIZO)
- WhatsApp: message a community coordinator (numbers at WIZO.org.il)
- Via teacher / doctor: they also have a duty to report if a minor is in danger
- Via Tene Briut: cultural accompaniment without automatic reporting
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