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Ethiopian Jew Demands Inclusion in Israel's Leadership

2/1/2026

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An Ethiopian Jew raised in a Jewish community with New York justice experience says Ethiopian Jews are excluded from Israel's leadership.
He was offered only a cleaning position in the Foreign Ministry, despite his qualifications.
He calls for immediate inclusion of Ethiopian Jews in high-level positions and insists they be partners rather than tokens.
He worries about the message to future generations about Ethiopian Jews' place in the Jewish state.

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An Ethiopian Jew raised in a Jewish community with New York justice experience says Ethiopian Jews are excluded from Israel's leadership.
He was offered only a cleaning position in the Foreign Ministry, despite his qualifications.
He calls for immediate inclusion of Ethiopian Jews in high-level positions and insists they be partners rather than tokens.
He worries about the message to future generations about Ethiopian Jews' place in the Jewish state.