Photo by
Batya Sharabi/TPS-IL on 28 November, 2024
Ethiopian Israelis Celebrated the Sigd Holiday Last Week
Holidays •
By TPS
• 1 December, 2024
Jerusalem, 1 December, 2024 (TPS-IL) -- Ethiopian-Israelis gathered in Jerusalem last Thursday to celebrate the holiday of Sigd. 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.
Jerusalem, November 28, 2024
Photo by Rebecca Kowalsky/TPS-IL
