Sigd: An Ethiopian Jewish Holiday of Communal Repentance
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Ethiopian Jewry has a long history, with traditions tracing Jewish arrival in Ethiopia to Biblical times. Possibly their most notable tradition is the Sigd festival, celebrated fifty days after Yom Kippur. The festival is not like that of any other diaspora community but references and is based on events in the Bible. Learn more about Sigd with this episode of our Holidays Series.
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- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
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A collection of resources to enable students to learn and explore the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd.
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How might Jews in the U.S. celebrate Sigd while honoring the history and culture of the Beta Israel community?
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Slideshows, songs, and recipes to learn about Sigd.
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