Ethiopian Jews Celebrate a Festival, Gain Israeli Attention for Their Traditions
BY NATHAN JEFFAY
Pious Swaying: Worshipers in the crowd moved their hands back and forth as they celebrate Sigd, a festival that marks a recommitment to the Torah. A crowd about 10,000 gathered in Jerusalem for the prayers, speeches and celebration. Sigd was a national ho...
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Israel Marks the Community’s Flagship Festival, Sig’d
By RUTH EGLASH
After 30 years of Jewish immigration from Ethiopia, the State of Israel will finally mark the community's flagship festival, Sig'd, in an official ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.
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