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Join us for a special evening celebrating Sigd, one of the most meaningful holidays of Ethiopian Jewish tradition. Come experience the holiday through Ethiopian food, storytelling, music, and the personal perspective of acclaimed Israeli actor and creator Yossi Vassa.7:00 PM | Ethiopian Food & Sigd Celebration
Begin the evening with traditional Ethiopian food and a chance to learn more about Sigd, its traditions, and its significance in Ethiopian Jewish culture. Gather around the table, taste Ethiopian flavors, and celebrate together.
8:00 PM | Yossi Vassa: Live Performance & Stories
Join International Emmy-winning writer Yossi Vassa and illustrator Yarden Vassa for a visual book talk on their award-winning graphic novel The Last Day to Dress Up. Through animation, live painting, and illustrated readings, they share how 10-year-old Yossi’s journey from Ethiopia to Israel became a heartfelt superhero story. (In English)
About Yossi Vassa
Yossi Vassa is an award-winning Israeli actor, writer, and television creator. He created, wrote, and starred in the Israeli sitcom Nevsu, which won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series in 2018. His work brings together humor and personal storytelling to explore Ethiopian-Israeli identity and the universal experiences of family, belonging, and finding your place.
In partnership with English B’Yachad, Congregation Olam Tikvah, Agudas Achim Congregation
Fee: $30 JCC Members/ $36 Non-members
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