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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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Explore the time between Simchat Torah and Chanukah with The National Library of Israel
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Learn about the holiday of Sigd in a joint program with The Jewish Agency!
Avezu Fanta discusses the significance of Sigd and her experiences as an Ethiopian Israeli.
A five-minute video sharing the history and meaning behind the festival accompanied by a resources.
Understand the holiday of Sigd and explore it through text-study
Learn about the Ethiopian Jewish festival of Sigd and the story of the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel.
How might Jews in the U.S. celebrate Sigd while honoring the history and culture of the Beta Israel community?
Prepare to teach Sigd with The Lookstein Center's resources, including lesson plans, articles, videos, and more!
Photographs and video footage of JDC's humanitarian work with Jewish communities in Ethiopia, including a clip of the 1990 observance of Sigd in Jerusalem.