would look like that the mission was carried out by civilians and not a government project. This operation was carried out by General Amnon Shachar. The Ethiopian Jews were only one hand luggage on board. When they arrived they expressed there feelings like “Baruch Hashem” (Bless God) and “Kol Hakavod”. Area Two - EconomicallyIt cost Israel $35,000,000 to bring the Ethiopian Jews from Addis Ababa to Israel. The Ethiopian Jews were not educated enough, although little percentages held high public positions, but majority of the Ethiopians still have potential. One of the biggest challenges for the israeli newcomers was adjusting to a regular work routine in Israel.Yoram Ben-Meir head of the Partnership Project For The Advancement Of Ethiopian Ex-Servicemen and building the Ethiopian younger generation who spent six months in Ethiopia says “The Ethiopians worked the land according to the seasons and time was abstract, rather than a fixed element. No one told them when to start working or when to stop. Nature and the elements were their clock.” However, all this changed drastically when they came to Israel. The Ethiopians needed to adjust to Israeli work life. Israel developed programs for training Ethiopians to enter Israel’s workforce. Although for the educated Ethiopian jews the adjustment was less pressuring. All the Ethiopians had to complete a six month Hebrew course (an Ulpun) before they could enter ant sort of training programs in Israel.Many Ehtiopians have joined the Practical Engineering College of Beersheva, were a large amount of Ethiopians have recieved diplomas. Dr Hect of the Manpower Training Development Bureau of the Ministry of Labour and Yoram Ben-Meir both agree that the Ehtiopians that study technological subjects, share the same ability as any new immigrants coming from more higher society. Thirty percent of ethiopians that enroll in the College are women. This changes the...
