The ancient gift of Sigd

(JNS) — I’ve often wondered what we can learn from the stories of ancient Jewish communities that have for years been besieged by cultural prejudice. How did they survive for centuries, in some cases, for millennia? What can we learn from their resilience?

And, most importantly, how did they maintain a sense of community in the face of antisemitism? What customs and traditions helped them build that strength in times of difficulty?

This November, one such community, the Beta Israel, will gather at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade above Jerusalem to celebrate its own historic festival: the pilgrima...