Jerusalem Day Holds Special Meaning for Ethiopian Israelis Ethiopian Jewish Heroes are Remembered and Honored The monument is a form of official recognition that Ethiopian Jews are an integral part of Israeli society. In 2003, the Israeli government designated the 28th of Iyar, Jerusalem Day (May 29, 2022), as the official day of remembrance for Ethiopian Jews who could not fulfill their dream of returning to Jerusalem. In the 1980s, many Ethiopian Jews tried to make this dream a reality by walking from Ethiopia through Sudan and eventually making their way to Israel. It is estimated that over 4,000 Ethiopian...