Sigd Resources and Activities
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Come for the party; stay for the opportunity to rededicate yourself to Torah!
Fifty days after Yom Kippur, Ethiopian Jews, also known as Beta Israel, rededicate themselves to Torah. Traditionally, Ethiopian Jews would follow the Kes (spiritual leader) up a mountain, in commemoration of Moses receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Today, Ethiopian Jews fast, read psalms, and listen to the Kes read from the Orit (the first eight books of the Bible), followed by feasting, dancing, and partying!
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A collection of resources to enable students to learn and explore the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd.
A comprehensive list of Purim activities sorted into different learning methods and perspectives.
Does Rachel have what it takes to foil Sara’s High Holiday hijinks? Spoiler alert: Yes!
Raise a glass of grape juice to Sivan for being an incredible contestant on our Shabbat episode!
Join Melina as she spins through the holiday of lights!
The horrific attack on Israeli citizens and the ongoing fighting, and news of family and friends who were killed or are still missing has left the entire Jewish world reeling. These practical resources and activities aim to help (yourself and) your students during these trying times.