In celebration of the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd, the joint venture by the Eshkolot organization and the Ethiopian Jewish Heritage Center to launch a website aims to expose Israeli society to the holiday, according to a Tuesday press release from the two organizations. Some of the content featured include videos, quizzes and personal stories related to the holiday. The website was developed in light of the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, preventing many from celebrating Sigd in a communal fashion. The project also emphasizes the unique characteristics of the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel, covering community life, the story of their immigration, the meaning of Sigd and its connection to the Jewish people. Access the website "The Feast of Sigd symbolizes the great longing, great faith and expectation of Ethiopian Jewry for Jerusalem throughout the ages.

Source: Ethiopian News November 20, 2020 03:33 UTC