Celebrate Sigd (Nov 19-20) by exploring resources about the stories of Ethiopian Jews. Sigd, celebrated on the 29th of Cheshvan, is a day of prostration, Torah acceptance, and longing for Israel and the Temple. This holiday is rooted in ancient Ethiopian Jewish tradition and its people’s isolation. Learn more about this community’s experience in the diaspora, their longing to return to their homeland, their remarkable Aliyah journey, and their contributions to Israeli society.

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