Photo by Rebecca Kowalsky/TPS-IL on 28 November, 2024

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