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Skirball Cultural Center

From Iran to Los Angeles: Honoring Persian Jewish Culture and Community

Public Programs | Special Event

Persian food is displayed on plates on a tables covered in white lace.

Photo courtesy of Jewish Food Society.

In honor of Los Angeles’s vibrant Persian Jewish community, spend an afternoon at the Skirball enjoying live music, talks, artmaking, and food that celebrate centuries of Jewish life in Iran and the rich cultural traditions that continue to shape Persian LA today. All are welcome! 

Date and Time

Sunday, March 8, 2:00–5:30 pm

 

Details and Pricing

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  • FREE

Includes general Museum admission starting at 1:00 pm. 

Tickets to board Noah's Ark are not included with general Museum admission and must be purchased separately.

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About the Program

Art, music, poetry, and hospitality are at the heart of both Jewish and Persian traditions. This multi-sensory afternoon invites adults and kids alike to gather in the Skirball’s courtyards and galleries for a celebratory exploration of Jewish Persian culture. 

Savor a traditional tea service with sweets and nuts; hear live performances inspired by classical and contemporary Persian sounds; try your hand at calligraphy, miniature painting, and family-friendly artmaking; learn from community partners; and dive deeper into history through talks and highlights from the Skirball’s collection related to Jewish life in Iran.  

Throughout the day, community leaders and next-generation voices will reflect on Persian Jewish identity, the connections between Purim and Persian history, and the future of Persian LA—foregrounding stories of resilience, belonging, and cultural continuity.

Host Committee

This program reflects the Skirball’s partnership with the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation to preserve and uplift Persian Jewish narratives—honoring shared heritage while looking toward a hopeful future.

Hosted by the Skirball Cultural Center, with special invitation from the Persian Art and Jewish Culture Initiative Host Committee.

7Dorim
Caroline Delijani
Shiva Farzinour
Jasmin Niku Hakimi
Mojgan Hakimi
Marjan Greenblatt
Pamela Kohanchi
Chelsea Larian Khakshouri
Dina Levy
Sabrina Merage Naim
Angella Nazarian
Mike Nazarian
Sharon S. Nazarian
 Shulamit Nazarian
Soraya Sarah Nazarian
Homayoon Nehoray
Matthew Nouriel
Nahid Pirnazar Oberman
Chloe Pourmorady
Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh
Roxana Rastegar
Mehrzad Roshan
Homa Sarshar
Houman Sarshar
Maggie Soleimani
Dr. Saba Soomekh
Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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