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Subsidized Summer Camps — Ministry of Education in Jerusalem
Summer camp subsidies for school-age children (6-14) from eligible families. Up to 80% discount. Register via school or municipality.
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.
Who is eligible?
- Elementary and middle-school children (6-14)
- Families with income below the ceiling (auto-aligned with daycare-subsidy eligibility)
- New immigrants in their first 5 years
- Families with 3+ children
- Veteran community members with low income
What's included?
- School camp: 3-4 weeks in August, up to 80% subsidy
- ENP camps: community-dedicated — August, in community areas. Focus on excellence + heritage.
- Community center camps: up to 60% discount
- Heritage tracks: Sigd workshops, Amharic, Ethiopian art
How to register
- Via school: counselor or principal — fill subsidy form
- Via municipality: education department — online registration, May-June
- Via ENP: regional ENP coordinator
- Conditional voucher: sometimes received mid-year
Estimated costs
- Standard camp: ₪400-800/week (unsubsidized)
- At 80% subsidy: ₪80-160/week
- Free: for high-priority families
Ethiopian community in Jerusalem
- Community population
- ~30,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב
- Community services
- מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP
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FAQ — Jerusalem
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Jerusalem?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Jerusalem numbers approximately ~30,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב.
- How do I claim Subsidized Summer Camps — Ministry of Education in Jerusalem?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Jerusalem. For support: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
- What community support is available in Jerusalem for this right?
- In Jerusalem, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
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