Conference: Dreaming and Journeying to Zion

Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom, the Director of Ono’s International Center for the Study of Ethiopian Jewry presented at a conference co-sponsored with the American-Israel Friendship League. 

The conference featured discussions on:

  • Jewish life in Africa
  • Escape via “Operation Brothers”, “Operation Moses” and “Operation Solomon”
  • Absorption, Education and Training in Israel

Notable speakers included:

  • Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom, Director of Ono’s International Center for the Study of Ethiopian Jewry.
  • Daniel Sahalo, Marketing and Sales Manager of Megemeria, a jewelry school and social business that empowers Ethiopian immigrants by equipping them with the professional and life-skills needed to achieve financial independence as jewelry designers and artisans.
  • Daniel Limor, in his 25 years of service in the Prime Minister’s office was responsible, from headquarters and in the field, for the clandestine Ethiopian Jews Aliyah through the Sudan.