Jewish Life & Learning
Celebrate Sigd: A Conversation on Black Israeli Culture and Art
Date : Tuesday, Nov 18
Time :
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC
Join Hava Tizazu, a Black Israeli artist, to celebrate the Ethiopian-Jewish holiday Sigd! Hava will screen her short film, discuss her story and creative process, and lead a meaningful conversation about the vibrant world of Ethiopian-Israeli creativity.
Celebrate Sigd, a holiday from the Ethiopian Jewish community, with a conversation about the vibrant Ethiopian culture and art in Israel. Writer, director, and producer Hava Tizazu will share her personal story as a Black Israeli artist, discuss her works in Israeli theater, and explore her creative process. The evening will begin with a screening of her short film, "Sin On Sin," followed by a meaningful conversation about the vibrant and dynamic world of Ethiopian-Israeli creativity.
Hava Tizazu is a writer, director, and producer dedicated to bringing the voices and experiences of the Ethiopian Jewish community to life on stage. As a storyteller her mission is to expand the Israeli and Jewish story. As an artist, she strongly believes in the power of culture and art as tools for social change.
If you have any questions or if the cost of this program poses a barrier, please reach out to Rabbi Atara at acohen@edcjcc.org.
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