Ethiopian Jewish Religious Leaders in Israel

01/06

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An Ethiopian Jew prays in Jerusalem. In 14 November 2010 the Israeli cabinet approved a plan to allow 8,000 Falasha Mura (Ethiopia living Jews) to immigrate to Israel.

02/06

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Ethiopian clergy (Kessoch) at the celebration of Sigd. Sigd is one of the unique holidays of Beta Israel community. Celebrated on the 29th of [the Hebrew month of] Cheshvan.

03/06

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Ethiopian jewish leaders celebrate the Sigd holiday overlooking the Old City in Jerusalem.

04/06

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Ethiopian clergy (Kessoch) at the celebration of Sigd. Sigd is one of the unique holidays of Beta Israel community. Celebrated on the 29th of [the Hebrew month of] Cheshvan.

05/06

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Ethiopian immigrants in Jerusalem

06/06

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Ethiopian clergy (Kessoch) at the celebration of Sigd. Sigd is one of the unique holidays of Beta Israel community. Celebrated on the 29th of [the Hebrew month of] Cheshvan.

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The religious ceremonies of the African Jewish community in Israel. Sigd is one of the unique holidays of Beta Israel community. Celebrated on the 29th of [the Hebrew month of] Cheshvan. Israel. Images taken in 2009-2010