At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Thousands attended the Sigd holiday event in the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem on Thursday.
Ethiopian Jews gather at the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem to mark the Sigd holiday. November 28, 2024. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)
Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel) Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
Sigd is celebrated 50 days following Yom Kippur. Ethiopian Jews attend the Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)
