To many Ethiopians, Dr. Ephraim Isaac is known as the venerated teacher, an eminent statesman, who wears his Ethiopianess with pride and dignity, the champion, who pioneered the first organized campaign to eradicate illiteracy (Fidel Serawit) in Ethiopia that impacted over 2.5 million Ethiopians over two decades, an advocate of civil rights, a respected mentor to the Ethiopian youth in Diaspora, and as a man of character who has endeared himself to his fellow Ethiopians. Dr. Ephraim Isaac received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1969 in the Near East languages and Civilization, a B.A. degree in Philosophy, Chemistry, and Music from Concordia College, and a degree in Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 1958 and 1963 respectively. He speaks over seventeen languages and is an author of numerous books and articles on Jewish literature. His most recent publications include “The Book of Enoch, an Ethiopian history of Joseph, a history of religion in Africa, and a cultural history of Ethiopian Jews”. Dr. Ephraim Isaac is a recipient of numerous awards and recognition. To mention a few: DHL from John Jay College City University of New York, Harvard “Ephraim Isaac Prize in African Studie,”from Harvard, Ethiopian Students International Education Award, Who is Who among Black Americans, a fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and currently President and Chair of Peace and Development Committee for Ethiopia. Dr. Ephraim has taught and lectured at many prestigious universities such as Princeton, Harvard, Leihigh University and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In recognition of his lifetime achievements, demonstrated patriotism, unselfish devotion to community service, and love for Ethiopia and Ethiopians, SEED would like to honor and thank Dr. Ephraim Isaac.