The primitive Beta Israel village communities live under simple and difficult conditions. Cooking is done on an open fire or simple stove, using earthenware implements. Campfires or gas lanterns are sometimes used for light at night. The men make a living at agricultural labor, such as tending sheep and working the land which, for the most part, they do not own. There are few businessmen among the Falashas since this would require them to leave the village and come into direct contact with non-Jews.
All family members help with housework and agricultural labor.
Life proceeds slowly, in a manner typical of Africa, and revolves around the seasons and the sun's daily cycle. The influence of civilization and progress has not yet been felt in the villages. All Ethiopian Jews of the village of the village conduct their religious lives under the guidance of religious leaders or elders. The cahen also carries out the same tasks as the others, but his job is to conduct all the religious affairs of his community and to teach the Tora and its commandments. The community members provide for the cahen with various gifts and donations from their harvests and possessions.