Holidays
6 articles
October 1, 2026
Sigd 2026 — the complete guide: date, locations and meaning
Sigd 5787 falls on 9 November 2026. Mountain prayers, evening events, celebrations in Netanya, Jerusalem, Kiryat Malachi and Beersheba — all in one place.
June 3, 2026
Injera and Ethiopian Cuisine: Tradition, Recipes and Restaurants in Israel
Injera, doro wot, tibs — Ethiopian cuisine is both tradition and culture. Basic recipes and restaurants across Israel.
June 3, 2026
Memorial Day for Ethiopian Jews — 28 Iyar: What We Commemorate and How
28 Iyar is the official Memorial Day for those who perished on the way to Zion. Ceremonies, significance and how to participate.
June 3, 2026
Timkat: Tradition, Ceremonies and Events in Israel
Timkat is a unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrating baptism and renewal. What, when and where to celebrate in Israel.
May 1, 2026
Sigd 2026 — dates and details
The date: November 19, 2026 (29 Cheshvan). Main ceremony at Armon Hanatziv, Jerusalem. Buses from 16 absorption cities.
November 20, 2025
The 2025 Sigd central prayer gathering in Jerusalem
The central Sigd prayer gathering was held in Jerusalem on the Sherover Promenade, with a state blessing at 12:30 and the fast ending at 14:00. Coverage also addressed Ethiopian-Israeli integration into security services.