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Sigd Event Funding — Community Holiday in Rishon LeZion
Sigd (29 Cheshvan) — Beta Israel holiday officially recognized as a state holiday. Budget for funding events in cities, schools, and pre-army academies. Via Ministry of Culture + municipalities.
About Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion is home to a large, active Israeli-Ethiopian community, historically concentrated in the Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood — originally built as absorption housing and now a long-standing community centre. The neighbourhood is at the heart of urban-renewal efforts, alongside a growing second-generation presence across the city.
What is Sigd?
A Beta Israel holiday on 29 Cheshvan (~50 days after Yom Kippur). Marks renewing the covenant with God and yearning for Zion. Recognized in 2008 as an official state holiday. Jerusalem — center of national celebration.
Who is eligible for funding?
- Schools: Sigd-themed teacher training + student content — Ministry of Education budget
- Municipalities: neighborhood event funding
- Community orgs: IAEJ, Heritage Center, local councils
- Pre-army academies & yeshivas: Sigd workshops for HS graduates
- Urban culture: concerts, exhibitions
Typical budgets
- Neighborhood event: up to ₪10,000 (school/community)
- City event: ₪30,000-100,000 (mainly in mixed-community neighborhoods)
- National event: ₪500,000+ (central ceremony in Jerusalem)
How to apply
- RFP launch: on Ministry of Culture website (June-July annually)
- Submit via municipality: event plan + budget
- Partnership with IAEJ: cultural accompaniment and audience
- Deadline: September (for November holiday)
