Israel prepares for Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd under lockdown
Sigd - a unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday marking the deep connection between the Ethiopian Jewish community and Jerusalem - will be celebrated on Monday.
We Should All Celebrate the Ancient Jewish Holiday of Sigd
Sigd is a perfect holiday for American Jewish families interested in strengthening their connection to and understanding of the global diversity of Judaism.
Ethiopian Kabbalat Shabbat in Honor of Sigd
Join us for a special Ethiopian Kabbalat Shabbat service with music, prayer and storytelling.
Ethiopian Jews Celebrate Sigd Holiday
In Israel, the holiday officially began on Nov. 26 and continues through Nov. 27.
Sigd: A Unique Ethiopian Jewish Celebration
Challenging ignorance by celebrating diversity at Sigdiyada.
The Ethiopian Israeli Artist Whose 'Black Art' Gives Power to the People
Nirit Takele says she has always painted about the disadvantaged Ethiopian community; it’s not some stream of ‘black art’ shown for the trendy in New York or London
Eden Dersso Is the Changing Face of Tel Aviv’s Hip-Hop Scene
Over the past year, Dersso has become a sensation in the city’s small but growing rap scene, yet she has spent her whole life preparing for this meteoric rise.
From Small Town Ethiopia to Big City Law Student
How parents' courage inspired a life of service for one Ethiopian Jew.
The Ethiopian Music Scene in Israel Begins to Take Center Stage
Black pride, Israeli receptiveness to African music and an explosion of talent have combined to catapult a new generation of local singers and rappers to center stage.