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Ethiopian Jewry has a long history, with traditions tracing Jewish arrival in Ethiopia to Biblical times. Possibly their most notable tradition is the Sigd festival, celebrated fifty days after Yom Kippur. The festival is not like that of any other diaspora community but references and is based on events in the Bible. Learn more about Sigd with this episode of our Holidays Series.

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This program was developed by the American Sephardi Federation’s Institute of Jewish Experience. For more information please visit: https://www.americansephardi.org

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About The Holidays Series: Dive into the holiday traditions of varying communities and the historical and cultural background of these customs. Learn also about holidays unique to certain communities and the Jewish basis that make them holidays for all the Jewish people.

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