ETHIOPIAN JEWISH HOLIDAY OF SIGD LOBBY CELEBRATION
Thu, Nov 09
|Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
The Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday observed for centuries, dedicated to fasting, purification, and renewal. Join us in celebrating this unique holiday in the JCC lobby, featuring stories, arts, crafts, and music. This event is open to all ages, with a special invitation to families and children
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street New York, NY 10023
About the event
The Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday observed for centuries, dedicated to fasting, purification, and renewal. It draws inspiration from Mount Sinai and the profound yearning for Israel and Jerusalem. Celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur, the date when God initially revealed himself to Moses, the Sigd represents a more public dimension beyond the personal reflection of Yom Kippur. Join us in celebrating this unique holiday in the JCC lobby, featuring stories, arts, crafts, and music. This event is open to all ages, with a special invitation to families and children, providing an opportunity to discover the Sigd that has evolved into a national holiday in Israel and holds great importance for the Ethiopian Jewish community.