Thousands attended the Sigd holiday event in the Armon Hanatziv promenade in Jerusalem on Thursday. 

At the center of the Sigd holiday is the acceptance of the Torah by the Beta Israel Jews of Ethiopia.  

Sigd is celebrated 50 days following Yom Kippur

Ethiopian Jews attend the Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024.
Ethiopian Jews attend the Sigd holiday event in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024. (credit: Chen G. Schimmel)

Aaron Reich contributed to this report.