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The Ethiopian Jewish community celebrates the Sigd

Israelis from the Ethiopian Jewish community celebrating the Sigd (prostration), the holiday which marks the renewal of the covenant between the Ethiopian Jews, God and His Torah, at Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv Promenade. Jerusalem, Nov 27, 2019. Photo by Yehonatan Valtser/TPS

The Ethiopian Jewish community celebrates the Sigd

Celebration of the Sigd ( sgida in Hebrew – prostration ), the holiday which marks the renewal of the covenant between the Ethiopian Jews, God and His Torah, took place at Jerusalem's “ Armon Hanatziv ” Promenade. Jerusalem, Nov 7, 2018. Photo by Eitan Elhadez/TPS