Kokeb Gedamu

Founded by Rabbi Kokeb Gedamu, HIIM - House of Israel International Ministries is dedicated to bringing help and relief to the people of Ethiopia (living in both Ethiopia and Israel), and, more specifically, Ethiopian Jews or the Feres Murrah, as they are known locally. 

This minority group living within the country of Ethiopia barely exists in primitive conditions, largely without access to clean potable water, proper hygiene and sanitation techniques.

They are often ostracized within the Ethiopian communities, simply because they are Jewish. They are considered outsiders by most, forced to live in refugee camps living in primitive conditions.

Many have made aliyah to Israel and we work with them there to assimilate into Israeli culture. Yet many still have been waiting years to immigrate to Israel. Their hopes and dreams have been ignored and the doors to their homeland have now been closed. They are in desperate need of our help. 

We cherish the assistance many have given.