What exactly is the Jewish holiday of Sigd about? What are its origins? How is it celebrated in Ethiopia and Israel? And should all Jews celebrate it?
By AARON REICH
Published: NOVEMBER 23, 2022 16:37
ETHIOPIAN-ISRAELI KESSIM celebrate the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
November 23, 2022 marks the annual celebration of Sigd, a special holiday among the Ethiopian Jewish community, especially in Israel.
The holiday has a long history going back hundreds if not thousands of years, though its origin is still disputed.
However, since its origins among Ethiopia’s Beta Israel Jewish community, Sigd has gained more popularity among Ethiopian Jews and is a recognized holiday in Israel.