Ethiopian Jewish History & Heritage

Explore the history, traditions, faith, and experiences of Ethiopian Jewry, known as Beta Israel. This collection brings together books that illuminate Jewish life in Ethiopia, the community’s unique religious and cultural heritage, and the extraordinary journeys that brought thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

Through history, memoir, photography, personal accounts, and works for younger readers, these books offer perspectives on the challenges, resilience, identity, and traditions of the Beta Israel community, as well as the dramatic rescue operations and aliyah that transformed Ethiopian Jewish life.