A Latin & Jewish Dia De Los Muertos Family Event

Join us for a meaningful afternoon celebrating the beautiful parallels between Latin and Jewish traditions of remembrance, tradiciones para recordar. This family-friendly event for all ages will explore how both cultures honor and remember loved ones who have passed.

Experience the vibrant colors and customs of ‘Dia de los Muertos’, such as Mariachi music to enliven the spirits and building an ofrenda, an altar to memorialize loved ones, alongside Jewish traditions like placing stones on gravesides and yahrzeit observance (lighting candles on the anniversary of loved one’s passing). 

Through interactive activities, storytelling, music, and community building, we'll discover the universal language of love and memory that transcends cultural boundaries for the Latino/e community, the Jewish community, and the Latin-Jewish community.

We are grateful to our hosts at the Museum of Tolerance for housing this beautiful bridge-building event. This is a welcoming, inclusive gathering for families of all backgrounds who wish to learn about and celebrate these rich traditions of remembrance.

What to Bring:
Feel free to bring photos of loved ones you'd like to honor during our craft activities. We'll provide all craft supplies and materials.

Event Activities

Holiday-Themed Crafts
Create beautiful ‘Dia de los Muertos’ decorations and keepsakes to take home. From calaveras (skulls) to memory stones and marigolds to yahrzeit (memorial) candles, families will work together on meaningful crafts that honor loved ones.

Live Mariachi Performance
Enjoy the joyful sounds of traditional Mariachi music that brings the spirit of celebration to remembrance.

Animated Film Screening
Watch the animated film, ‘The Tattooed Torah’ (La Pequeña Torá Tatuada) in Spanish with English subtitles, which beautifully illustrates themes of memory, cultural tradition, hope and resilience.

Delicious Snacks
Savor traditional Latin and Jewish refreshments that reflect the culinary heritage of both cultures.

Meaningful Conversation
Engage in guided discussions about traditions of remembrance, share family stories, and connect with others in our community who honor their loved ones through cultural practices.

Meet the Presenters

Jonah Platt, an accomplished writer and entertainer from Broadway to Hollywood, is one of the world’s leading voices in today’s conversation on Jewish identity, culture, and current events. He hosts Being Jewish with Jonah Platt—America’s #1 Jewish podcast—spotlighting the richness and complexity of Jewish life through nuanced conversations with prominent Jews and allies like Tiffany Haddish, Congressman Ritchie Torres, and Sheryl Sandberg.

Jewtina y Co. is a vibrant community organization shaping inclusive, joyful and resilient Latin-Jewish communities. Through culturally-relevant education, leadership development, programming, and research, Jewtina y Co. creates spaces where Latin-Jewish individuals and families can connect with their dual heritage and where all communities can learn from our intersectional histories, identities and cultures.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services ("House of Justice" in Hebrew) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that has been providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles since 1974. Guided by Jewish values of justice and compassion, Bet Tzedek serves people of all backgrounds, offering help with issues ranging from Holocaust reparations to employment rights, ensuring that everyone has access to legal representation.

In partnership with:

The IMAGEN Foundation supports and encourages the inclusion of Latino talent, executives, and voices in all aspects of the creative process in entertainment media to assure accurate, meaningful portrayals of the Latino community.

Jewish American Heritage Month - Los Angeles is celebrated to honor and recognize the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation's history, culture, and society. This national and local initiative invites Angelenos to celebrate Jewish community and heritage all year round.

Important Information

Parking & Directions:
The Museum of Tolerance offers on-site parking. Please allow extra time for security screening upon arrival. Public transit options include Metro buses serving the Pico-Robertson area.

Accessibility:
The Museum of Tolerance is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance so we can ensure the best experience for you and your family.

Photography:
Photos and video may be taken during this event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to the possible use of your image. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed.

We look forward to celebrating traditions of remembrance with you and your family!