Ethiopian Jews Mark Sigd Holiday in Jerusalem, Aiming for Wider Israeli Embrace

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Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews celebrated the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem on November 9, 2026, with prayers and traditional customs. Researcher Shoshana Ben-Dor highlighted the holiday's significance as a renewal of the covenant with God and expressed a desire for wider observance among all Israelis. Sigd, officially a national holiday since 2008, also served to raise awareness for missing Ethiopian Israeli children, including Haymanot Kasau. The celebration underscored themes of family, roots, and the journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

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Ethiopian Jews celebrated Sigd in Jerusalem on November 9, 2026, a holiday of prayer and remembrance.
Researcher Shoshana Ben-Dor advocates for Sigd to be observed by all Jewish communities in Israel.
Sigd, officially a national holiday since 2008, remains primarily a celebration for the Ethiopian Jewish community.
The holiday served as a platform to highlight the case of missing Ethiopian Israeli child Haymanot Kasau.
Attendees emphasized themes of family, roots, and the journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

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