Sigd Resources from Prizmah
Sigd is a traditional Ethiopian Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the dream to return to Jerusalem. It is also an official national holiday in Israel. Sigd provides a great opportunity to raise the visibility of Ethiopian Jewry and learn about the customs of Beta Israel. In 2021, Sigd falls out on the evening of November 3rd till the evening of November 4th.
Here is a curated list for educators to use to teach about Sigd.
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Jewish Tradition
- TaNaKh
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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A collection of resources to enable students to learn and explore the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd.
Avezu Fanta discusses the significance of Sigd and her experiences as an Ethiopian Israeli.
Learn about the Ethiopian Jewish festival of Sigd and the story of the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel.