Beejhy Barhany
Ethiopian-Israeli chef, restaurateur, and founder of Tsion (Tzion) Cafe in Harlem, activist for Beta Israel cultural awareness, and author of the cookbook Gursha, known for promoting Ethiopian-Jewish cuisine and heritage.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 1min
On Location with Ethiopian-Jewish Chef and Restaurateur Beejhy Barhany
Beejhy Barhany, Ethiopian-Israeli chef and founder of Tsion Cafe, blends culinary craft with Beta Israel cultural activism. She talks about cooking sambusa and injera, the cafe’s mission of bridge-building through vegan kosher food, her family’s trek from Ethiopia to Israel, struggles with harassment that changed the restaurant’s operations, and founding BINA to preserve Ethiopian-Jewish heritage.
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 2min
NYC’s Only Ethiopian-Israeli Restaurant Forced to Close Due to Antisemitism
Beejhy Barhany, Ethiopian‑Israeli restaurateur and author of Gursha, shares her story as the founder of Tsion Cafe in Harlem. She talks about her restaurant’s Ethiopian‑Israeli cuisine. She recounts harassment and threats that forced a shift from dine‑in to events and catering. She discusses migration, identity, cultural traditions, and plans to promote Ethiopian Jewish food through her book and pop‑ups.
