Ethiopian Israelis Celebrate Sigd
Holidays •
By TPS
• 28 November, 2024
Jerusalem, 28 November, 2024 (TPS) -- Ethiopian-Israelis gather in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday of Sigd on Nov. 28, 2024. Celebrated in Ethiopia for centuries, the holiday symbolizes the community’s longing for Jerusalem and connection to their Jewish heritage. It is now recognized as an official holiday in Israel and takes place 50 days after Yom Kippur. Photo by Rebecca Kowalsky/TPS-IL