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Domestic Violence Support in Rishon LeZion
Immediate help for domestic violence cases — shelters, legal accompaniment, psychological counseling. Amharic-speaking services. Anonymity guaranteed. WIZO + Tebeka + 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.
🚨 In emergency
- Police: 100 (if life-threatening)
- 118: the welfare ministry's national domestic-violence line — 24/7, anonymous, Amharic available
- *6724: L.A. Association support line — 24/7
- ERAN: 1201 (emotional support, 24/7)
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: 118 (national, 24/7) or *6724 (L.A. Association, 24/7)
- WhatsApp: 050-2270118 — the silent route into the 118 centre when you cannot speak
- Via teacher / doctor: they also have a duty to report if a minor is in danger
- Via Tene Briut: cultural accompaniment without automatic reporting
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 Domestic Violence Support 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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