East Midwood Jewish Center1625 Ocean Avenue - Brooklyn
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When:
Friday, December 1, 2017, - Sunday, December 3, 2017,
- All Day
Location:
East Midwood Jewish Center
According to Ethiopian Jewish tradition, Sigd commemorates the giving of the Torah and ancient communal gatherings on Mount Sinai. Join us as we learn & celebrate with our guests from Israeli plus the Ethiopian Israeli Jewish community of North America.
Friday, December 1
Shabbat in the Round Service, 6:30 pm + Ethiopian Dinner, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 2
Following morning services, Sigd Lunch & Learn (Israeli food)
Guest rabbis from Israel: Kes Eli Vanda Menntessnout and Kes Meseret Bruk
Afternoon service 4: 11 pm, Havdalah, and 5:45 pm film screening of Live and Become, Q&A, refreshments
Sunday, December 3
Sigd Evening Ritual Ceremony, 6:00 pm
Sigd Celebration at 7:00 pm with music and dancing, Ethiopian light food, and culminating with Ethiopian Coffee Service
$18 per person in advance, $25 at the door
Family rate available; inquire at sigd.events@emjc.org