Celebrate Sigd, the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of renewal and communal gathering observed 50 days after Yom Kippur, with Beejhy Barhany and Jonah Platt at the Skirball Cultural Center.

4:00 pm | Free Ceremonial Walk
Join Ethiopian Jewish guides Beejhy Barhany and Semu Kebede for a communal walk around the Skirball grounds, inspired by Sigd’s tradition of pilgrimage and ascent. The walk concludes with a ritual and ceremony reflecting on renewal, connection, and collective responsibility.

5:00 pm | Ticketed Evening Celebration
Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian meal, coffee ceremony, and live Ethiopian folk and jazz music from Anbessa Orchestra. Jonah Platt hosts a conversation exploring the traditions, stories, and flavors of Ethiopian Jewish life, to be broadcast on Being Jewish. The evening also includes a signing of Beejhy’s cookbook, Gursha.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Herscher Hall, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
General admission: $72 | Children ages 2–17: $36
The 4:00 pm ceremonial walk is free and open to the public; a paid ticket is required for the 5:00 pm evening celebration.

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