Photo courtesy of Jewish Food Society.
In honor of Los Angeles’s vibrant Persian Jewish community, take part in art exploration, traditional music, and food inspired by 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, 2:00–5:00 pm
Details and Pricing
This event is currently at full capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email waitlist@skirball.org and we will contact you if space becomes available.
- 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
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About the Program
Art, music, and tradition are at the heart of both Jewish and Persian customs. This program invites visitors to gather at the Skirball for an exploration of Persian Jewish culture through our growing collection of Persian Jewish artifacts.
Savor a traditional tea service; hear live classical Santoor music; and dive deeper into history through a presentation that highlights objects from the Skirball’s collection related to Jewish life in Iran.
2:00–3:00 pm
Founders Courtyard
Reception with Persian tea, sweets, and traditional music.
3:00–4:00 pm
Magnin Auditorium
Welcome remarks from Skirball President and CEO, Jessie Kornberg and Skirball Board Member and President of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation, Sharon Nazarian, followed by a presentation with Sophie Levy—the Skirball's Nazarian Research Fellow in Persian Jewish Art, Culture, and History—on objects from the Skirball’s collection.
4:00–5:00 pm
Founders Courtyard
Post-reception with continued tea, music, and light food.
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 Farzinpour 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 Shirin Yadegar |
