Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war
One ceremony opened with a tribute to Ofir Libstein, the head of the Shaar Negev security council who died in battle with Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 23, 2022. The prayer is performed by Ethiopian Jews every year to celebrate their community's connection and commitment to Israel. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTAUpdated:
