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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
- 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.
Plan Your Visit
- Find out how to get here and where you can park for FREE.
- Learn about our shopping and dining options.
- See what else is going on during the day of your visit.
- Questions? Review our FAQs.
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 |
