What Nishmat’s Ma’ayan program for Ethiopian women says about Israel’s future
As a board member of American Friends of Nishmat, and as someone whose family has proudly supported the institution for many years, I was privileged to witness the event
Assessment
The article reflects on a specific program for Ethiopian women within Nishmat, a prominent religious institution. The piece suggests that integrating marginalized communities into religious leadership roles could serve as a bellwether for broader social cohesion in Israel. The author's insider perspective as a board member signals that the program's success or failure may carry institutional and communal stakes beyond the immediate participants.