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Free Legal Aid for Ethiopian-Israelis — Who Provides It and How to Access in Kfar Saba
TEBEKA association, the Government Legal Aid Bureau, and university law clinics provide free representation and advice to Ethiopian-Israelis. TEBEKA has no income test.
About Kfar Saba
Kfar Saba hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community with a concentration of academics and professionals integrated into the regional job market. The city offers quiet neighbourhoods, high quality of life and easy access to transportation and employment centres in the Sharon region.
TEBEKA — The Primary Resource
TEBEKA (the Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews) is the main legal organisation for Ethiopian-Israelis. They handle employment discrimination, BTL benefit appeals, family law, civil-rights cases, and housing disputes. The first meeting is always free with no income test. Call 1-800-20-20-16 or visit tebeka.org.il.
Government Legal Aid Bureau
The Ministry of Justice Legal Aid Bureau provides free advice and representation based on an income test (single earner up to approx. ₪7,000 net/month in 2025). Covers criminal (mandatory), civil, administrative, and family law. Contact via any District Court or call 1-700-706-060.
University Law Clinics
Tel Aviv, Hebrew University, Bar-Ilan, and Haifa universities run free supervised clinics covering human rights, poverty law, family, and housing. Search "קליניקה משפטית [city]" for contact details.
What to Bring
Bring your ID/teudat oleh, all relevant documents (contract, termination letter, BTL notice), a brief timeline of events, and prepared questions.
About Kfar Saba
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Employment Rights for People with Disabilities
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Rights Against Employment Discrimination
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