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Sigd – Holiday of Ethiopian Israeli Jews

Sigd is a holiday of the Ethiopian Jewish community, known as “Beta Israel”. The Holiday occurs 50 days after Yom Kippur. The name of the holiday is derived from the Hebrew word for prostration, “sgida”(worship).

Sigd begins on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Date of the event :  Sunday, November 7

Time: 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 

Event Details: Sigd – Holiday of Ethiopian Israeli Jews

Sigd is a holiday of the Ethiopian Jewish community, known as “Beta Israel”. The Holiday occurs 50 days after Yom Kippur. The name of the holiday is derived from the Hebrew word for prostration, “sgida”(worship).

Five significant points about Sigd

1. Remember the receiving of the Torah & strengthening the relationship of the Jews with the Torah.
2. Renewing the Covenant with God as they did in the days of Ezra.
3. Encouraging the community to preserve Jewish identity.
4. Fasting day of repentance and prayer.
5. Creating unity in the community.

Sigd relevance for world Jewry:

Social motive 

Combined of unique traditions of smaller groups is a key part of the diversity of Jewish people.

Jewish Value

Longing, yearning for Jerusalem is still a significant component for Jews living in the world

Jewish Columbus in Collaboration with ETSS and local community Ethiopian members. We have the inspiring story of Efraim Zion Lawi, the first Israeli-born Qes (an Ethiopian Kohen or Rabbi).