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Sigd: The Ethiopian Jewish Holiday of Renewal
Sigd — the Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur — involves fasting, pilgrimage, Torah reading, and renewal of the covenant. Recognized as an Israeli national holiday in 2008, it honors Beta Israel's unique heritage.
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Ethiopian Jewish Traditions: An Ancient Faith That Followed Its Own Path
For centuries, Ethiopian Jews — the Beta Israel — practiced a form of Judaism with no Talmud, no rabbis, and no Hanukkah. Their priests were called Kesim, their Torah was in Ge'ez, and their traditions stunned the Jewish world when they finally arrived in Israel. This is their story.
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