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Ethiopian community hit hard by discrimination
Yael Branovsky
Published: 07.12.07, 08:58
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31. All alike?
Chaim Yankel ,   Sydney   (12.07.07)
Where is it written that all jews have to look like they came from Poland or Brooklyn??
32. Libneniyyeh (#27) must be on drugs!
Maurice ,   Montreal   (12.07.07)
I have read #7 (Terry's comments )and I have not found an ounce of hatred or racism there! On the contrary Terry is embracing the Ethiopians as real Israelis. Have you been smoking somthing or what Libneniyyeh?
33. Yemenite children stolen
eduard ,   denver usa   (12.07.07)
My mom is yemenite and grew up in Israel in a yemenite village. I remember how she told me when she was a child that she would go to this ashkenazi village and thte was they Yemenite looking girl. My mom asked her how she looked like that when her parents where white. That is just one of thousands of incidents. They cold heartedly tore apart thousands of families. Another lady I knew was a nurse at a hospital and she saved a child from being stolen. They said that he was dead, but they lied. To this day there are stories of people running into their brothers/sisters and realizing they never died. Really tragic n sick!!!!
34. #5 -- #1 isn't Jewish so what do you mean?
(12.07.07)
35. Ynet & Ha'aretz
Amir ,   Beer Sheva   (12.07.07)
Both papers has special people who post rasist stories about Jews at least once a week (Haredi, setlers, Zionists did some thing to "others"). They promote rasism. Not the article by Ynet/Ha'aretz semi-god "peace now" about removing Jews. Articles attacking Jews in the Druz/Arab vilage. Insitement. ephiopins are not allowed to go to many schools in secular Ramat Aviv because they are , perhaps, too Jewish for those people. Many more examples. How do you think we Jews fill when you promoteing killers of Jews: Arafat, Abbas, Borghutti?
36. Yes, all the "seculars" are evil racists... sure.
DkS ,   PT, Israel   (12.07.07)
It's funny how so many people here complain about the racism of the "secular Ashkenazi elite", while I, a secular guy with a religious girlfriend and therefore in touch with plenty of (mostly Mizrachi) religious people, hear them complain only about discrimination suffered at the hands of other religious people. They are always quick to point out it's never the seculars who discriminate against them, it's other (mostly Ashkenazi) religious people. A lot of people here just seem to like to bash seculars while there rants acyually are based on b*llshit. And no.19, don't get me started about the Haredim. The racism in Haredi society towards anyone Haredi but non-Ashkenazi is the worst kind of racism to be found in the entire country. And let's not even start about non-Haredim. All of this not withstanding, the racism displayed towards the Ethiopian community in IL indeed is disgusting. Many of them have characteristics that plenty of Israelis would do well to learn from.
37. #1 and others:
Secular Eagle   (12.07.07)
#1, they're not Real Jews(TM) but you are, living as you do in New York. Hypocrite!! When will you and other Judeofascists quit calling every such case a "lie," "conspiracy" and every other dismissive epithet under the Sun and get it thru your thick heads that these things ARE happening in Israel, that they are TOTALLY inexcusable and that fighting AGAINST them is a mark of true patriotism?!
38. #2
lisa ,   Israel   (12.07.07)
Finally someone who feel compassion! We look as different to them as they do to us and as you say, there are so many different Jews here. It's a wonderful melting pot. I agree that one needs to integrate with them by letting them integrate with us. Maybe you and I need to start an integration club!
39. #9
lisa ,   israel   (12.07.07)
So you say you have never met any kind of racism towards Ethiopians - well please listen to what is being said here and please read the article again about the racism towards the Ethiopians in the articles on Ynet. Just because you haven't met with racism doesn't mean that there isn't any - open your eyes and your heart and read these articles. There are plenty and it's unfair and disgusting to know it exists
40. Seeking Ethiopian Soccer Players
Efi G ,   Washington DC   (12.07.07)
Seeking great athletes. Refer to www.fclionheartpalace.com. WE TREAT OUR PEOPLE RIGHT.
41. Yes, there is racism in Israel
Rami ,   Nazareth, Israel   (12.07.07)
Does racism exist in other countries as well? it definitly does. However, for a country that prides itself as being a true democracy and the only one in the middle east, discrimination and racism should not be tolerated. The fact of the matter is discrimination is very well rooted in israeli society, which makes it no better than its nieghbors. First is was ok to discriminate against Arabs, then ok against haridim, now it's ok to discriminate against Ethiopians and the list goes on.. In a true democracy this should not be the norm.
42. The Global Rule of Law Is coming down Hard on all after 08,
Roy c. Hudson ,   Pittsburg USA   (12.07.07)
What is the Global Rule of Law? For the common Good & control of the Masses.The we shall over come party is like PLO.Never satisfied with a part / we want all or none.! Few people knows how the Rules are now set up./ Many people & Nations will learn the Hard way./ The crackdown of the Law will soon Kick in from the Bottom up./ Example, FEMA USA Rex 84. Con- Camps for ones that fail to respond to Athority in all the Land, New Rules Don't think, don't speak,don't touch,don't act. don't riot.don't teach, don't preach.don't have an opinion, Don't ask questions like in the EU why no blacks in any leadership? why no Black "Ham " Jews? Unity by diversity in the USA has never been? why.? To break the Global Rule of Law will buy a free Ride to Rex 84 in the USA. one world Gov. one world Religion will not be Jews/ it is not universal.! ! Gods son & his Jews will never fit in the Gentile Rule of Law's that will soon take the leading Roll in the Mid- east. so they say. Very few people can tell the 5 or 6 Basic Rules of the Global Laws. 2008/14 will be a big shock for many the way it is all set up to go ! !. God will save the Jews of their land in Israel. but it won't be fun for anyone in the Mid east & around this world, Take Gods Word for it.! ! Roy c. Hudson ""USA"
43. #1
lisa ,   Israel   (12.07.07)
A lot of the Ethiopians are more Jewish than you or I. You are part of the problem with your attitude and the very fact that you have that attitude makes me wonder if you're a Jew. A converted Jew is as Jewish as any Jew as if he/she had been born Jewish. So think before you talk and make informed comments not ignorant ones! Shame on you!
44. What a tempest in a teapot! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fern ,   Cali   (12.07.07)
Would you like to experiment racism?..come to any muslim, arab, asian or latin american country. Or read mein kampf o Al-Kuran. It is indubitable that Israel is a country where a national identity is not yet accomplished and needs some time to get it. You can not can talk about racism as a Israel national policy , but as an individual or group stance
45. 15 libyan guy
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (12.07.07)
Do you know the difference among us ,the chose ones,and other peoples? We recognize our faults and struggle to be a better people,always,even if it is very difficult sometimes. This is a bit different posture in relation to other hipocryte people ones. Or Libya isn't racist at all? And what do you do about it? Do you read articles in your newspapers about it?Do you discuss about it and try to solve it? WE DO!
46. racism in israel
dovdevan ,   ashdod , israel   (12.07.07)
well jimmy carter was not so far when he claimed that israel look like south africa !! i lived in israel for a year and i came back two month ago !! well the ethiopian ghetto exist in some towns like kyriat malachi , ashkelon and ashdodna and others !! the state is lead by ashkenazim as usual ,the mizrahim that lived the "aflaia" are as racist as the ashkenazim against the ethiopians!! we can imagine that there will be ethnics riots if anything change really and it's ashame for the israeli society so my dear ethiopians wake up and stand up for your right because you have nothing to wait from the establishement !!
47. Libya the land of the free
Jack ,   Israel   (12.07.07)
Hey guy from Libya...............Worry about the problems in your own pathetic country
48. Ethiopians HAVE SHORT MEMORY
Ben Schlomo ,   singapore   (12.07.07)
THE ETHIOPIANS FORGOT THE STATE THEY WERE IN WHEN THEY WERE IN ETHIOPIA. NOW THE PLAY RACISM CARD AGAINST THE JEWS. THE REFUGEES SURELY CANT DENY THAT THEY NEVER EVEN HAD SCHOOL BEFORE THE CAME TO ISRAEL.
49. No surprise
Yossi ,   NY   (12.07.07)
So some white European Israelis are bigoted against Ethiopians. Wow, what a surprise! When one recalls the derision with which Mizrachi immigrants were treated for decades, the rift between secular and religious, hassidic and mitnaged, zionist and haredi,left and right, it's really quite in character. The ultimate lesson is simply this: Jews are people just like any other group on this earth. No better, no worse. Perhaps it's time for all of us to take stock of ourselves individually and to stop blaming our own shortcomings and problems on the actions of others. As some very wise men once wrote: "Derech Eretz Kadmah L'Torah"
50. Eliyahu, Ashkenazi centred?
israeli ,   israel   (12.07.07)
Maybe its because I lived in mainly mizrachi or mixed neighbourhoods but I find Israeli culture is much more mizrachi centred. If you are Ashkenazi, you are a laflaf (wimp), I don’t hear much Chava Alberstein lately, and everyone I know uses Arabic slang and little Yiddish. In fact, the racism I have heard against Ethiopians is from mizrachim. Maybe it is just me.
51. #1- Shame on you John & all your ilk.
Kiwi Jew ,   New Zealand   (12.07.07)
Bottom line- it's nothing to do with 'not being Jewish' it's about their being black. European Jews are racist towards blacks & sephardim.And it has to just stop. Israel will never be at peace while it discriminates against its own. Every Jew- black, white, yellow, converted- is my brother. You don't have to marry one if they're not your type- but you have to treat them as equal. All you are doing is destroying Israel with hate, just like the Nazis did. Ethiopians endured centuries of persecution- only to find worse in their promised land. Shame on you John- you are really the one who is not a real Jew.
52. #10 stop hanging with racists
Kiwijew ,   New Zealand   (12.07.07)
So you get your Jewish knowledge from an Ashkenaz? The German ones are the most racist! By the way the Sephardi intelligensia ( yes they exist) left in their masses for France, US and Canada, because they could see what the Ashkenaz secular were up to in Israel. Ethnicity, Mr German, doesnt dictate intelligence- or are you still reading Mein Kampf?
53. #13 Hey fruitloop
Doctor White ,   United Kingdom   (12.07.07)
I have been following your talkback and as a ( white) healthworker, I can only conclude that your posts are therapy for you. But a real psychiatrist is what you need.
54. To#1 John- how do you know who's a real Jew?
Avishai   (12.07.07)
Did you check their BULBUL? or you based your assumption on the color of their skin? What a crap, they all human beings, Israeli citizens.
55. Israelis are racist as much Italians, German French
Italian Jew   (12.07.07)
Come on you Italian people, German or any others...none of you better then Israelis. We all feel the same about anyone who's not "belong " to us. You hate the Jews as much as you hate Americans and Arabs. There is no reason to point Israel as a specific case for that. #8 you rock.
56. Be Kind
Goerge W.Bush   (12.07.07)
There is no reason to hate no one, even those who wreck havoc on you. We must respect, be kind and show compassion toward each other. Sincerely, President Bush
57. "Not real Jews"
Chanalau, Tova ,   London, UK   (12.07.07)
A few famous "real" Jews : Baruch Goldstein, Yigal Amir, the Kahana clan, that brave IDF officer who shot ta poor defenceless 13 year old Palestinian schoolgirl twenty times to make sure she was dead, the butcher of Qibia, Sabra and Chatilla now embalmed in Haddasa, Avigdor Lieberman, the knitted kipa settler brigade.., these are the Real Jews, the giborim of Israel.
58. Ethiopian or Khazar?
Yishai ,   Denver   (12.07.07)
Did most of the Russians convert a long time ago under King Bulan. I believe they are from the Khazars. Their conversion to Judaism took place around 740 AD. If this is so who are real Jews, the Ethiopians who have been isolated from the rest of the world or is the Russians who converted in 740 AD? Who are the real Jews? Editors, please do not erase this talkback, it is just a question that needs to asked.
59. No excuse for racism
david ,   Royal Oak, america   (12.07.07)
The decline of civility in Israel is most markedly manifested by this venomous racism. The talkbackers who excuse this filth or pretend it does not exist should be celebrated by racists and anti-semites around the world; they share the same values. That a Jewish state can contenance such racism, and indeed it does by allowing racist schools to exist is appalling beyond belief and an incredible embarrassment to jews around the world.
60. I'm glad that Israel will work on...
Micha   (12.08.07)
this type of racism. Unfortunately, the rest of the arab world will never work on its own racism and therefore we will never see peace. Why is it so acceptable for Jews to clean up house and actually address the grievances of its people but it's also acceptable for the arab world to just relax in its stew of racist, sexist, religist garbage? Makes no sense to me.
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