Gidon Agaza
Expert in various areas of insurance – from life insurance to locating lost funds Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel at the age of
Sefi Brhana
Expert in various areas of insurance – from life insurance to locating lost funds Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel at the age of
Elias Mengistu
Entrepreneur and businessman with vast experience in his field and the field of business entrepreneurship as a whole Elias is the CEO and owner of
Zamir Jegnaw
Economist and business consultant, project manager, and assistance for entrepreneurs in establishing entrepreneurships and business development Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel as a
Shahar Alemu
Project Manager, Business Coach and Consultant Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel at the age of 8. Shahar attended “WIZO Hadasim” High School in
Itzik Dessie, Esq
Lawyer and expert in civil rights. Social activist and founder of a legal clinic. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel at the age of
Amram (Amare) Aklom
Social worker. Lecturer and guide on educational tours in Ethiopia. Immigrated to Israel as a child in 1979. His family was the first family that
Shmuel Biru
Actor, script writer, and director; Recipient of the Israeli Film and Television Council Prize. Shmuel Biru – a graduate of the Yemin Orde Youth Village
Dr. Doron Fekede
Doctor and pharmacist. Represented Israel as an emissary on public diplomacy missions in the United States and Europe. Born in Ethiopia, immigrated to Israel after
Shlomit Berhanu, Esq
Lawyer and social activist, former parliamentary advisor for Knesset Member Yitzchak Herzog. Born in Ethiopia, immigrated to Israel with her family at the age three.
Yoni Fanta
Works in hi-tech, project manager, and manager. Has extensive experience in leading teams. Served in the IDF as a fighter and a sergeant and platoon
Zohar Zimro
Israel’s national champion marathon runner, represented Israel at the Olympic Games. Zohar Zimro’s athletic career began during his military service as a combat soldier in
Dr. Nigist Mengesha
Social activist who advances the rights of Ethiopian Israelis in Israel and around the world. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel in 1984. She
Lemlem Mesfen
Fashion designer who integrates Ethiopian tradition with contemporary design. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel at the age of seven with her family, settling
Tehilla Yshyahu Adgeh
Movie and television actress. Put on a one-person show in Israel and abroad. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel with her family at the
Kasa Getoo
Anthropologist, social activist, project manager at “Olim Beyahad” (a non-profit organization) Kasa did her IDF service as a soldier and commander of an infantry squad
Golan Jamber
Manager and spokesperson. Applies the management experience his acquired in the Israeli Air Force to civil life. Golan did his IDF service in the Israeli
Dr. Hadas Malada-Matzri
The first Ethiopian Israeli female doctor in the IDF. Treated children with AIDS at the “Mother Teresa Orphanage” in Ethiopia. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated
Tirsit Legesse Bishaw
Criminologist, volunteer, Manager of the Youth and Young Adult Department at Olim Beyahad NPO. Studied in the biology Bagrut matriculation track in high school and
Kes Semai Eliass
Chairman of the Religious Council of the Kessim Organization of Ethiopian Jewry in Israel. Earned a B.A. in Education and Sociology from Bar Ilan University,
Dr. Wovite Worku Mengstu
Writer, lecturer, academic and educational figure. Wovite Worku Mengstu was born in Ethiopia and acquired her higher education in Israel. She has a B.A. in
Rabbi Reuven Wobshet
Rabbi and educator, serves as the Chief Rabbi of Ethiopian Jewry in Israel. Born in the Gondar district in Ethiopia. Immigrated to Israel with his
Yuvi Tashome-Katz
Involved in informal education, a social and political activist. Born in Israel to Ethiopian-born parents. Works in the field of informal education and has been
Itzhak Teim
Involved in informal education, a social and political activist. Born in Israel to Ethiopian-born parents. Works in the field of informal education and has been
Belaynesh Zevadia
Diplomat who served as Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia. Honored to light a torch on Israel’s Independence Day together with other top-achieving women. Born in Gondar,
Dr. Rachel Mesele-Avune
Clinical biochemistry doctor at Soroka Medical Center’s Immunological Laboratory. Dr. Mesele-Avune did her National Service at Soroka Medical Center, serving as a medical secretary for
Tali Smani
Served in the IDF’s elite 8200 Unit, psychologist specializing in Culturally Fair Testing. Served in the IDF’s elite 8200 Unit as a radio operator in
Shmuel Ezra, Captain in the IDF Reserves
Entrepreneur and project manager, commander in the IDF, and expert in negotiations and leadership. Has a B.A. in Government from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya
Tal Chekol, Esq
Lawyer specializing in litigation. Founder and manager of a firm providing legal services to private clients and public institutions. Born in May 1979, has an
Dudu Lijalem
Teacher and educator. Coordinator of the “Zinuk B’Aliya” program that works to expand the contribution of Ethiopian Israeli young adults through meaningful IDF/National Service. Born
Kanubash Talala Tagaya
Mathem-atics teacher, chemist, and volunteer in the community. Served in the Israeli Air Force as a chemical lab technician. After she was discharged she studied
Maharata Baruch
Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo from the Meretz Party, in charge of the welfare portfolio. Has a B.A. in Psychology and Human Services and an
Etyanchi Rachel Alemu
A social psychologist. Specializes in conflict resolution and reconciliation between groups. Born in Israel. Served in the IDF as a Mashakit Hora’a (an education non-commissioned
Amir Sabhat
CPA and businessman, promotes professional excellence and volunteering in the community. Chosen by The Marker magazine as one of Israel’s 40 most promising young leaders
Sharona Biru Nagatu, Esq
Immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia as a child and served as an officer in the IDF. She has a law degree from the Ono Academic
Oshra Friedman
Media figure, entrepreneur, and social activist; recipient of the New Israel Fund’s Yaffa London Yaari Prize (2014). Graduated Bar Ilan University with a B.A. in
Shai Ferdo
Actor and Director. Played dozens of roles in theater, film, and on television. Presents a personal segment on Channel 14’s Evening News (also called Channel
Dr. Seffefe Aycheh
Epidemiology and preventative medicine; Health education; AIDS prevention. Immigrated to Israel in 1987 with a BM.A. in Public Health from Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia
Dr. Yonatan Reuven
Doctor, pioneer in the field of researching the health of the Ethiopian Israeli community, Captain in the IDF Reserves. Born in Addis Ababa, son of
