At the height of the raging civil war in Ethiopia, a Jew was laid to rest in the Jewish cemetery in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital. Rabbi Eliyahu Habib, Shliach to the country, made sure to provide one of the city’s remaining Adeni Jews a proper Jewish burial, as per halacha and Jewish tradition. Ethiopia is facing several simultaneous national challenges, most prevalently the current civil war the humanitarian crisis it has brought upon the country of 118 million people • Photos

After travelling through over 95 countries, travelling Chabad photographer Meir Alfasi flew to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he linked up with local Shliach Rabbi Eliyahu Habib. While in the country, he visited the Dankil Desert, one of the hottest points on Earth. There he captured beautiful images of rock formations, sulfur springs, and even boiling, bubbling hot lava • Photos

A Jewish-Israeli expat living in Kenya was on a flight to Israel with a connection in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During his layover he did not feel well and was transported to a local hospital, where his situation deteriorated quickly, leading to his untimely passing,  r”l. Rabbi Eliyahu Habib, Shliach of the Rebbe MH”M to Addis Ababa, facilitated the Jew’s burial in the local Jewish cemetery • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Ethiopia is preparing for Pesach with a special model Matzah bakery in which children of members of the community participated and learned about the history of Matzah and gained some hands on experience • Photos

This past week, a wedding took place in Eretz Yisroel between the Grumach and Ben-Zohar families. The Shliach to Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv and the Shliach to Kyoto, Japan, Rabbi Motti Grumach, who are members of the family, celebrated the wedding from their Makom Hashlichus • Photos

Throughout Purim, ChabadInfo.com will be sharing photos from Chabad Houses around the globe celebrating Purim. We bring you now to the Chabad House in Ethiopia, directed Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv, celebrating Purim with a Megillah reading for the community with a variety of refreshments • Photos 

With all the craziness going on in the world, the Shluchim of Ethiopia, Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Chaviv, managed to complete their Mikvah, and bring in the rain water. They even started using the Mikvah, although there are a few last touch ups still needed, including a proper heating system • Photos, Donate

The Shluchim to Ethiopia, the Chabib family, celebrated Lag B’omer, the day Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai asked for everyone to rejoice, in a very special way despite the current situation. For Shavuos, they distributed packages to members of the community.

After the call to Achdus, by the Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar, Shluchim that were not together before have united forces today to bring Moshiach • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Ethiopia, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Chaviv, held a special Yud Shevat Farbrengen. The Farbrengen took place in the Kosher restaurant, ran by the Chabad House, and a number of diplomats participated in the Farbrengen • Photos

Menashe Levy – an Israeli businessman who was imprisoned, beaten, subjected to wretched conditions and caught in a years-long legal morass – was finally released, aided by Aleph and Alan Dershowitz • Full Story

The Shliach of Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv, was seen in front of the airport in Addis Ababa, the Capital of Ethiopia, together with members of the Israeli Consulate and members of Zaka, who arrived to help after the tragic plane crash.

The Shluchim to Ethiopia, Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Chaviv, held the Bris for their new born son. The Simcha brought joy to the entire Jewish community • Photos

Chabad of Ethiopia, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Chaviv, held lots of activities for Pesach. They organized a large Seder in Hebrew and English in Addis Ababa, the Capital of Ethiopia • Photos

Over Chanukah, Chabad of Ethiopia revamped the local Jewish cemetery. “The cemetery is very old, and was in dire need of work, so I took the initiative to help out the community” said the local Shliach, Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv • Photos

On his way traveling from Johannesburg, South Africa to Eretz Yisroel for a special week of Farbrengens, Rabbi Noam Wagner stopped in the Chabad House in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia • More Photos

Chabad of Ethiopia, directed by Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv, organized a historic event for the country at the famed Watergate hotel. The event was titled “Let’s make the world a better place” and was geared to Non-Jews, focusing on the Sheva Mitzvos. A number of dignitaries also participated in this Peulah • Photos

Three members of the Israeli parliament during a visit to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, met with the Shliach of Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv.

Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Chaviv, the Shluchim of Ethiopia, are working around the clock making sure the African country of Ethiopia gets to partake in the excitement of Chanukah. They are visiting local Jews, making children events and public lightings to bring the light of Chanukah to the Jews of Africa • Photos

The minister of agriculture and rural development of Israel, Uri Ariel, traveled to Addis Ababa, the Capital of Ethiopia for governing purposes. While visiting he stopped in the Chabad Houses, directed by the Shliach Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv, who made sure the minister and his entourage had Kosher food.

Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv, Shliach of Ethiopia, went to the Israeli Embassy located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, blew the Shofar, and spoke warm words in honor of the upcoming new year.

A special Farbrengen took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in honor of Yud Beis Tammuz, with Rabbi Betzalel Kuptchik of Shliach of Pune, India, together with the local Shliach Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv • Photos

Last week, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his entourage traveled to Africa, to commemorate 40 years since the Entebbe operation. Chabad of Kenya, ran by Rabbi Shmuel Notik, together with Chabad of Ethiopia, ran by Rabbi Eliyahu Chaviv arranged Kosher food for the entire entourage • Photos, Donate

Chabad shliach in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Rabi Elyahu Chaviv celebrates three years of work with a festive dinner and honored guest. Amongst them were seen former MK Shlomo Molla and Israel’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Mrs. Bliins Zabadia  • Photos 

Hundreds of Jews participated in the Seder in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The Shliach of Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Chabib, brought down bochurim to help with all of the work and preparations • Photos