Sigd is an Ethiopian-Jewish holiday celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur. It is a day of fasting, prayer, and communal introspection. Its origins are admittedly somewhat hazy, but the Beta Israel community (Ethiopian Jews) trace Sigd back to the Bible itself. This begs the question: If Sigd is a holiday with such ancient and well-sourced origins, why is it practiced only by the Beta Israel community? An opinion article from the Jerusalem Post titled ‘Is World Jewry ready for Another Holiday?’ explores this question and many others. A worthwhile and informative read.
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