Yona Bogale | |
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| Born | 1908 Wolleqa, Ethiopia |
| Died | 1987 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Other names | Yona Bogale (Naftali) |
| Known for | Iconic Ethiopian Jewish Leader; architect of aliyah and educational, medical, agricultural and religious development for Beta Israelis; prolific author, translator and publisher; recipient of Israel's Oat Hanegid Award |
| Year of Aliyah | 1979 |
Yona Bogale (Hebrew: יונה בוגלה; 1908–1987) was an Ethiopian Jewish educator and public figure, who served as the director of the Beta Israel education network in Ethiopia and worked vigorously for the immigration of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.[1] He led the efforts to improve the living conditions of the Beta Israel in Ethiopia by expanding education, providing medical facilities, increasing agricultural production and promoting religious freedom. His persistence in the face of opposition enabled many thousands of his people to fulfill their lifelong dream of Aliyah, or return to the homeland of Israel.[2]
- ^ "The 'Ethiopian Herzl' finally receives recognition 20 years after death". Haaretz. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Yona, Zecarias (2018). Yona Bogale: Hero and Savior to The Ethiopian Jews. Yonaze1. ISBN 978-1-7321284-0-8.