Ethiopian Jewry
Resources for Teaching Sigd and Exploring Ethiopian Jewry
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A collection of resources to enable students to learn and explore the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd.

Type
  • Guide
  • Webinar
Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Jewish Tradition
  • TaNaKh
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement
Lesson · Online Activity

Slideshows, songs, and recipes to learn about Sigd.

Grades:

K–7
Guide · Website

Explore the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd with these resources and lesson plans.

Grades:

3–12
Online Activity

This interactive, collaborative activity helps students connect personally to the educational themes of the Sigd holiday.

Grades:

3–12
Lesson · Online Activity

This lesson plan, with an accompanying interactive RISE lesson, teaches middle school and high school students about the background and traditions of the Beta Israel community.

Grades:

3–12
Lesson · Online Activity

This lesson plan includes videos and character profiles to help students understand Beta Israel.

Grades:

3–12
Video · Lesson · Online Activity · Game

One of the most prolific stories of return after being separated for over 2000 years.

Grades:

6–12
Article · Blog · Curriculum · Lesson · Online Activity

Prepare to teach Sigd with The Lookstein Center's resources, including lesson plans, articles, videos, and more!

Grades:

K–12
Website

Learn, play, cook, watch, listen, and read all about Sigd.

Grades:

Age 3–4 · K–Neurodivergent Learners · 3–12
Lesson

How might Jews in the U.S. celebrate Sigd while honoring the history and culture of the Beta Israel community?

Grades:

6–12