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Sigd

This day symbolizes the acceptance of the Torah and the renewal of the covenant.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Tradition and Transition in the Ethiopian-Israeli Community

How do you preserve tradition while also adapting to new realities? How do you navigate through both the tensions and opportunities that come with being an immigrant community? How can we understand more about Sigd and bring it to our learners? ‍ Find out in this webinar.

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The Journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt
Follow the journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt from Ethiopia, through the deserts of Sudan, all the way to the National Library of Israel.
Blog
The Historic Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews
The unbelievable story of how a record number of people flew aboard a single airplane as part of 1991's Operation Solomon.
https://blog.nli.org.il/en/hoi-operation-solomon/
Blog
Our Man in Addis Ababa
In 1977 Farede Yazazao Aklum cooperated with the State of Israel to bring his people home - like the Ethiopian Moses.
https://blog.nli.org.il/en/aliya/
Game
Learn More About Sigd Through Trivia
Play our trivia game to find out about what Sigd celebrates and how it is marked today.
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This sacred text is the Orit, written in ancient Ethiopian script Ge'ez. It comprises the Torah plus the Book of Joshua, the Book of Judges and the Book of Ruth.

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Video
The Journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt
Follow the journey of the Ethiopian Oriyt from Ethiopia, through the deserts of Sudan, all the way to the National Library of Israel.
Blog
The Historic Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews
The unbelievable story of how a record number of people flew aboard a single airplane as part of 1991's Operation Solomon.
https://blog.nli.org.il/en/hoi-operation-solomon/
Blog
Our Man in Addis Ababa
In 1977 Farede Yazazao Aklum cooperated with the State of Israel to bring his people home - like the Ethiopian Moses.
https://blog.nli.org.il/en/aliya/
Game
Learn More About Sigd Through Trivia
Play our trivia game to find out about what Sigd celebrates and how it is marked today.
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