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Operation Moses and Operation Solomon

Follow-Up Lessons for Grades 6-12 for My Name Is Rachamim

Use the internet to find information about Operation Moses and Operation Solomon at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Moses

Answer the following questions:

  1. Describe Operation Moses. Who participated? Where did it take place?
  2. Why do you think Israel wanted to rescue the Beta Yisrael?
  3. Why did the Beta Yisrael leave Ethiopia?
  4. Trace the history of the Beta Yisrael from Solomon’s day to the present.
  5. Why did Israel abort the mission?
  6. What happened to the Ethiopian Jews that were left behind?
  7. Describe Operation Solomon. When did it take place?
  8. Compare and contrast Operation Solomon and Operation Moses.
  9. Discover what happened to the Ethiopian Jews who were brought to Israel.
  10. What plans did Israel make to help these immigrants settle into their new home? Compare this to the plans the United States has to help recent immigrants.