Ethiopian Jewry: Past, Present and Future

MNjcc and Makom welcome Yonatan Belete to share his personal thoughts, a brief history of Ethiopian Jewry, and perspectives on the present and future of the Ethiopian-Israeli community.

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May 18th, 2023, marks Memorial Day for Ethiopian Jews who perished on their way to Israel. Observed annually on the 28th of Iyar through a national memorial ceremony in Jerusalem, Israelis gather to commemorate and honour all the lives lost on the journey from Ethiopia to Israel. The Miles Nadal JCC and Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism welcome Yonatan Belete to share his personal thoughts on this Memorial Day, a brief history of Ethiopian Jewry, and pertinent perspectives on the present and future of the Ethiopian-Israeli community. Light refreshments will be served.

About Yonatan:

A proud member of the Ethiopian Jewish community, Yonatan Belete has presented on the history of Ethiopian Jewry on university campuses across Canada. Dedicated to his community, Yonatan was a tutor in the English Language Program at Friends by Nature, a non-profit organization committed to educating and nurturing the next generation of Ethiopian-Israeli leaders. A co-founder at No Silence on Race, he previously served as the Director of Speechwriting and Public Relations at the Embassy of Israel in Ottawa. Yonatan holds a BAH in Political Studies and History from Queen’s University.

We ask that folks who are not feeling well stay home; masking is encouraged but not required. We are committed to ensuring our programming is accessible to anybody who wishes to attend. Please email shanat@mnjcc.org with any accessibility questions or requests and we will work together to find ways for you to join us.

Supported by the Kolel Legacy Fund at the Jewish Foundation