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March 4, 2005       Share:    

Source: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1109387976245&p=1078027574097

Mehereta, Symbol of Ethiopian Pride

(Jerusalem Post) Hilary Leila Krieger - Mehereta Baruch, who came in second on the reality TV show "The Ambassador," has soared to the top of the list of most recognizable Ethiopian-Israelis. "She changed what Israeli society thinks about the Ethiopian community," said Nurit Tezazu, media coordinator for the Israel Association for Ethiopian Jews. Baruch is being credited with shattering stereotypes, inspiring a new generation, and redefining Israeliness. According to Shlomo Molla, the Jewish Agency's senior consultant for Ethiopian immigrants, younger Ethiopians "can see the sky's the limit, and think 'I can compete, I can do it.'...She's opening the door for hundreds of young people."

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