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Sigd
In 2026/5787 Sigd is sundown November 8 to sundown November 9.
About This Holiday
Learn about Sigd from: Ashager Araro | Be’chol Lashon | My Jewish Learning
Further Resources & Reading
Black Lives Matter Not Just For Americans (TC Jewfolk)
Ethiopian Jewish History and Culture (BINA)
Gursha Brings the Story of Ethiopian Jews to the Table (TC Jewfolk)
The History of Ethiopian Jewry | Ethiopian Jews in Israel | Sigd: A Unique Ethiopian Jewish Celebration (My Jewish Learning)
NACOEJ Curriculum (North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry)
Sigd Source Sheets (Sefaria)
Recipes & Activities
Amharic Song for Sigd (Be’chol Lashon)
Dabo | Messer Wot – Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew (Jewish Food Society)
Doro Wat – Ethiopian Chicken Stew (Be’chol Lashon)
Hanukkah
In 2026/5787 Hanukkah is sundown December 1 to sundown December 12.
About This Holiday
Learn about Hanukkah from: Aish (Orthodox) | Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Orthodox Union | Reform Judaism
Events
All events listed at Central Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
Volunteer with the Hag Sameach Program (JFCS) thru Sunday, December 4
Judith and the Maccabees (Beth Jacob) 5:30 PM Tuesdays, October 6 – December 8. Beth Jacob (1179 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights) $72
Bringing Light into Darkness: A Jewish Singing Workshop (TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab) 7 PM Wednesdays, November 4 – 18. RSVP for location. $36
Gather & Create: A Hanukkah Trinket Dish Workshop (TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab) 11 AM Sunday, November 8. RSVP for location. $50
L’Chaim! A Hanukkah Kosher Wine & Spirits Tasting (TC Jewfolk’s FolkLab) 7 PM Tuesday, November 17. RSVP for location. $18
Further Resources & Reading
8 Hanukkah Movie Ideas for Hallmark (TC Jewfolk)
8 Hanukkah Traditions From Around the World | “The December Dilemma” of interfaith holidays (My Jewish Learning)
Can I Still Light a Menorah Even Though Hanukkah is Over? (TC Jewfolk)
Chanukah Activities, Blessings, Inspiration & More (Custom & Craft)
Daily Dreidel: A Hanukkah Activity For Couples (TC Jewfolk)
Female Fighters Prevalent in the Hanukkah Story (TC Jewfolk)
Give Light Digital Series (Reboot)
Great Miracles Can Happen Here (TC Jewfolk)
Greening Chanukah Guide (Hazon)
Grumpy, Dopey, Sneezy, Sleepy: A Hannukah Guide To Marketing Stuff For Jews (TC Jewfolk)
Killer Cheese And Girl Power For Hannukah (Not Your Bubbe’s Nosh Podcast)
Hanukkah & Mental Health (The Blue Dove Foundation)
Hanukkah Ritual Elements (Ritualwell from Reconstructing Judaism)
Hanukkah with Kids (PJ Library)
Will People Be Sick Of Hanukkah Food By My Last Night Party? (TC Jewfolk)
Recipes & Crafts
Air Fryer Latkes | Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake | Easy Sufganiyot | Festival of Lights…and Oil | Latke Love for Hanukkah: Two Tasty Latke Recipes | Latkes to the Next Level: A Trick From Down South | Latkes and Pumpkin Pie | Sweet Potato Latkes | Vegan, Gluten-Free Latkes | Yehudit’s Goat Cheese and Wine (TC Jewfolk)
Hanukkah Food (The Nosher)
Hanukkah Recipes (Bon Appétit)
Chag HaBanot/Eid Al-Banat
In 2026/5787 Chag HaBanot is celebrated from sundown December 9 – sundown December 10. The holiday coincides with Rosh Chodesh Tevet.
About This Holiday
Learn about Chag HaBanot from: Hen Mazzig | Ritualwell
Further Resources & Reading
Eid Al-Banat source sheet (Sefaria)
This Mizrahi Feminist Hanukkah Tradition Is One We Should All Honor (Kveller)
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