Menan and Almiyo Adonya and their five year old son immigrated to Israel one year ago and settled in Nahariya.

The couple, both in their 30s, learned Hebrew quickly and Almiyo found work. They joined the Babait Beyachad program so that they could meet and become friendly with a typical Israeli family.

At the same time Efrat Rosho, a Sabra living in Nahariya, saw the television campaign and decided to assist an Ethiopian immigrant family.

Efrat is married and has two children, aged one and four.

The Babait Beyachad coordinator in Nahariya connected between the two families.

The families meet frequently and the women speak on the phone every day.

Meno and Almiyo: Efrat’s wonderful family made us feel part of the local society. We feel at home with them and even our five year old son asked to sleep over at their house…” “On one occasion at their house we all saw Shrek, and had a great time.”

Efrat: “When they stayed with us I showed them the photos of my Hina party and they were very excited. I love drinking Ethiopian coffee (Boneh) that Menan makes for me, and I like listening to Ethiopian music. I believe that we have made friends for life.”