Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 8

On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan explores the rich and long history of the Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish Community) in Africa, a community that has faced many challenges and dangers. In the 1980's and 90's, due to civil wars and coups in Ethiopia, the Israeli Government and many groups aimed to save this African Jewish minority group from targeted attacks, discrimination and possible destruction. Three daring rescue missions were planned to bring as many Beta Israel members to safety in Israel as they could. 

Many years later, the Beta Israel have found a home in Israeli Society and many have thrived. However, these new immigrants to Israel faced many challenges as a visible minority within Israeli society. 

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