Battae is an interactive first-of-its-kind Ethiopian Israeli Heritage Center.
“There are different ways to protest: There is the protester who focuses on the grass roots level. They take to the street to hold up a sign and speak their mind. There is the protester who focuses on policy change. They aim to be elected leaders in government / businesses. Or, there is the protester who utilizes education. They recognize its process of gaining different knowledge, skills and values, is marked by its diversity. This is what we do.”
The Battae center serves as a place for guests to explore and appreciate the story of Ethiopian Jews in Israel. Visitors learn about traditional Ethiopian heritage through food, photography, art, music, dancing, and most importantly from hearing our stories.
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Our Team
Dream it.
Ashager Ararao, an Ethiopian activist, was born in Gondar, Ethiopia, and immigrated to Israel as an infant during the 1991 “Operation Solomon. Araro grew up in central Israel and is one of eight siblings. Araro excelled in her military service in the Israeli Defense Forces, where she rose to the rank of Lieutenant in the Paratroopers Brigade. Following her military service, Araro studied government, diplomacy, and strategy at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, which enabled her to pursue a career in Public Diplomacy. Araro's career has brought her to countries throughout Europe, North America, and Africa, where she has engaged audiences on issues pertinent to Israel and the Jewish people. Alongside her fulfilling work in public diplomacy, Araro has recently established an Ethiopian Heritage center called Bettea.
Build it.
Fanta Prada, was born in Gondar, Ethiopia, and immigrated to Israel when she was eight years old during the 1991 “Operation Solomon”. Prada grew up in south of Israel and is one of six siblings. Parda was one of the first Ethiopian models in Israel, she had a very successful 15 years career. Following her modeling career, Parad graduate law school from Ono academic college, she was a very successful & prominent lawyer. In 2015 Farada opened Balinjera - a traditional Ethiopian restaurant, the restaurant itself is an innovative addition to the Israeli culinary scene, as it brings authentic Ethiopian flavors to Israel and to the heart of Tel Aviv. The idea behind opening Balinjera, is to bring Ethiopian culture to a wide Israeli audience, and bridge cultural differences through food. Fanta, saw shared culinary experience as a method of connecting people of different backgrounds. Prada has recently established an Ethiopian Heritage center called Bettea.
Grow it.
Tamar Prada, was born in Gondar, Ethiopia, and immigrated to Israel as an infant during the 1991 “Operation Solomon”.Prada volunteer to do her national Service at Kfar (Village) Ofarim, an hostel for autistic kids. Prada grew up in south of Israel and is one of six siblings. Prada specialize in designing and art, she took a a sewing course at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design & painting course at Avni Institute. Prada has recently established an Ethiopian Heritage center called Bettea.
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52 Abarbanel
Tel Aviv
Hours
Sunday–Thursday
11am–5pm
Phone
(+972) 54-8004687