The return of the Ethiopian Jews to Israel is an amazing tale of faith and hope. In Israel, the entire month leading up to the pilgrimage holiday of Sigd is marked by a celebration of Ethiopian Jewish culture. Your family can join in this celebration, too!There are several elements that make a traditional Ethiopian Jewish meal special. On our website, you can read about some of these customs to try at home. | PJ Library

What is the Ethiopia Beta Israel Community? We're glad you asked! This incredible group of people with a vibrant culture started as the ancient Jewish community of Ethiopia, which lived far away from most other Jews. They didn't celebrate holidays like Hanukkah, Tu B’Shevat, or Purim, which don't appear in the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). They followed Torah-based rituals and developed their own traditions, including the holiday of Sigd (pronounced Seegd). On Sigd, which starts Fri

"The Black Jewish Queen Who Conquered an Empire" In 960 AD, Queen Judith—a Black Jewish warrior from Ethiopia's Beta Israel community—conquered the Christian Kingdom of Axum, made Judaism the state religion, and ruled for 40 years. History tried to erase her. Here's her story. 🔥 #QueenJudith, #Gudit, #BetaIsrael, #BlackJewishHistory, #Ethiopia, #AfricanQueens, #HiddenHistory, #10thCentury, #JewishHistory, #WarriorQueen, #Axum, #UntoldStories, #BlackHistory, #WomenInHistory, #AncientAfrica, #For