Sigd
An official Israeli holiday since 2008, Sigd falls 50 days after Yom Kippur and is a celebration of Torah, Israel and community.
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In honor of Sigd, the Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated as a national holiday in Israel, we are bringing together Ethiopian Jews to share their traditions and engage us all.
What is the Jewish holiday of Sigd, and how is it celebrated?
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