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Supporting Haifa’s Ethiopian Immigrants

Ethiopian

Leo Baeck is at the forefront of the City of Haifa’s efforts to provide young Israelis of Ethiopian descent with an outstanding education, break the cycle of poverty and assist with their full integration into the fabric of Israeli society.

Nearly 30 years following the beginning of the Ethiopian Aliyah, the Ethiopian community as a whole is still experiencing higher than average rates of communication difficulties, inadequate educational opportunities, cultural rifts between parents and children, domestic violence, alcoholism, high suicide rates and chronic unemployment.  We recognize that there are many obstacles to full integration: language difficulties, cultural distinctions, insufficient support from family members, and the tie that binds them all – poverty. We have found that providing top-quality educational opportunities for young Ethiopians is the key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring their successful integration into Israeli society.

Our two main educational programs for young Ethiopians not only promote their successful integration, but also work to combat prejudice and preserve Ethiopian heritage:

The Beit Ligdol Tov Early Childhood Development and Enrichment Center

Beit Ligdol Tov  ensures that children from financially distressed homes are afforded the head start in life they so desperately need and deserve. Read More…

Elementary School Scholarships

Scholarships provide Ethiopian children with an excellent education in the warm, supportive and enriching environment of the Leo Baeck Elementary School. Read More…

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We deeply appreciate the contributions of our donors from throughout the world. Thank you for supporting Leo Baeck's programming and progressive philosophy!

Recent News & Events

Is Democracy a Value in the Jewish State

Conversation with: MK Merav Michaeli Member of Knesset Rabbi Ofek Meir, Headmaster & CEO of the Leo Baeck Education Center Four inspiring and thoughtful Leo Baeck High School Students (Shahar Zacharia, Ma’ayan Sher, Tamar Widmann and Noam Manaker Morag) To watch - CLICK HERE … [Read More...]

Facing challenges 25 years after Rabin’s assassination, and today, with COVID-19

By Rabbi Ofek Meir This year, as an educator, I have a heightened sense of responsibility because we are living in times of crisis and difficulty. Our world fell apart in one fell swoop with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In confronting this, crisis, I believe that education plays an … [Read More...]

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Leo Baeck Education Center
90 Derech Tsarfat
P.O.B. 6283, Haifa 3106201
Tel: +972 (0) 4 8300 571
Email: DIA@leobaeck.org.il

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c/o Houston Jewish Community Founation 5603 South Braeswood
Houston, Texas 77096
U.S.A.

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c/o Israel Desk, Alliance for Progressive Judaism, The  Montagu Centre                     21 Maple Street
London W1T 4BE
United Kingdom

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