The Beta Israel steadfastly kept a pure form of Biblical Judaism in Ethiopia for generations. In Israel, their unique Sigd fast is now a folklore festival starring politicians studiously avoiding any mention of racism and police violence
Source: https://www.haaretz.com
How Israel sold out the solemn Ethiopian Jewish festival of Sigd
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