Thousands attend Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem

At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.  

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 28, 2024 16:31

Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

Thousands attended the Sigd holiday event in the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem on Thursday. 

Ethiopian Jews gather at the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem to mark the Sigd holiday. November 28, 2024. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)

At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.  

Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)

Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

Sigd is celebrated 50 days following Yom Kippur. 

Ethiopian Jews attend the Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)

Aaron Reich contributed to this report.