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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Topic
- Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Jewish Peoplehood
- Jewish Tradition
Grades
- 6 - 7
- 8 - 12
Setting
- After School and Beyond
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Camp
- Teen Engagement
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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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