The Protection of Minority Rights and the Integration of Ethiopians in Israel Flashcards
How did Jews in Ethiopia face hardship?
Jews are seen as second-class citizens. Heckling (being called “evil eye”), unable to own land, employed in things like pottery, blacksmithing.
How are Ethiopian Jews different than those living in Israel?
Ethiopian Jews kept ancient Jewish tradition as it was written the Bible, while Jews in Israel have things like the Talmund. Purity exists in Ethiopian Jewish culture, but not with Israeli Jews.
What is purity?
Living separately during menstruation and after childbirth, and after touching dead bodies.
Were Ethiopian Jews welcomed into Israel?
Not fully accepted by rabbinical authorities. Forced to convert to Israeli Judaism, symbolic circumcision a second time.
What happened to Ethiopian Jews at boarding school?
Ethiopian Jews that went to boarding school came back home and did not speak Amharic anymore; however, they were not accepted by mainstream Israelis, causing identity crisis.
What happened with Ethiopian blood that was donated while enlisted in the army?
When enlisted into the army, there is an obligation to donate blood. In Israel, there is a habit of not taking blood from people who immigrated from certain African countries; however, the problem is that soldiers of Ethiopian descent found out that their blood was being discarded.
How do Ethiopian Jews experience discrimination and brutality from the police?
Opening of files for no reasoning, imprisonment for no reason, profiling issues.
Give an example of a High Court of Justice decision that was advanced by a clinic dealing with Ethiopian Jew issues.
School had quota with how many Ethiopian Jews can be registered; ordered to remove that quota. Kindergarten did not want three Ethiopian Jewish children joining the kindergarten; that kindergarten was fined.
Why do non-governmental services advocate for both policy change in addition to challenging organizations in the High Court of Justice?
Would not like to challenge those who discriminate, but would also like to tackle systemic racism and discrimination.
How are Ethiopian Jews attempting to shape policy?
Come up with a program and a list of demands to the government, police, and any public or governmental institute so they can come and demand what kind of change should take place in order for society to become more just and equal.
What is the dual purpose of body cameras on police officers?
Deterrence and proof of occurrence of events.
What are the three grounds for closing police files?
Lack of evidence, lack of public interest, or lack of guilt.
Why did Ethiopian Jews petition for a different method of closing police files?
Closing police files due to lack of evidence or lack of public interest does not allow Ethiopian Jews to move on with their life as they are not cleared of guilt.
True or false? Ethiopian Jews are underrepresented as police officers in Israel.
False, they are overrepresented; however, they are not in high ranking positions.
Why is advancement along with recruitment with regards to the police force important?
Advancement ensures that there are Ethiopian Jews in decision-making positions.
