Explore All Holidays
Across generations, Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish) communities have preserved distinct ways of observing Jewish holidays, shaped by sacred texts, religious leadership, and communal traditions. Explore these traditions through Orit Jewish Learning's collection of educational resources, featuring historical readings, reflection questions, and visual learning materials.
Designed for educators, students, families, and curious learners, these resources can be explored independently or incorporated into classrooms and community gatherings.
Discover how Beta Israel communities traditionally observed Passover through preparations, communal worship, and the remembrance of the Exodus. Explore historical practices and the ways these traditions continue to be remembered and celebrated today.
Learn about Brhan Sereke, the Ethiopian Jewish New Year, through traditions of purification, remembrance, communal prayer, and preparation for the Ten Days of Repentance.
Discover how Beta Israel communities traditionally observed Sukkot through communal sukkot, hospitality, harvest traditions, and shared responsibility.
Explore Tsom Esther, the Fast of Esther, and the role of fasting, prayer, and spiritual devotion in traditional Beta Israel religious life.