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ABOUT HOLI DEL-ISH-US MIMOUNA

Holi del-ish-us Mimouna (what the ? and how do I pronounce that word)?

Mimouna (MI-MOO-NAH) is a cross-cultural holiday born in Morocco, and celebrated across North Africa, the Middle East, and throughout other Mediterranean communities. Mimouna marks the beginning of spring and the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which is traditionally celebrated by not eating leavened foods/bread, participating in ritual 'Passover Seder' dinners, and retelling the story of the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt, a journey from slavery to freedom. Traditionally, Muslim and Jewish neighbors come together for an evening celebration of life, luck, and luxury, exchanging sweet leavened breads and baked goods, music and dancing, as well as blessings for fortune, prosperity and abundance for the year to come (all in favor?!).

Since 2022, ish has embraced this culturally rich holiday of Mimouna as an opportunity to celebrate the intersection of ethnic-minorities and Jewish cultures. This year, we are thrilled to partner with our friends and Indian-community neighbors from across greater Cincinnati.

Holi (Hoh-lee) is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the "Festival of Colors". A celebration of Love, Equality and Spring, Holi is traditionally celebrated with vibrant festivities, including bonfires, singing, dancing, and playfully throwing colored powders and water at each other, marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. If you've been to an ish event before you know that we always bring the color.... 

We are playfully calling this year's cross-cultural event, Holi del-ish-us Mimouna, and while attendees should expect great, food, music, dancing, artwork, and other creative experiences, we are called ish for a reason....this event will not be a traditional "by the book" celebration of Holi or Mimouna. We encourage you to come with an open mind, and empty tummy, and a fluid spirit ready to meet someone new or try something different!

We are honored to welcome Guest Artists-in-Residence: Acclaimed Artist & Curator, Siona Benjamin, and Michelin Award-Winning Chef, Rachel Sophia Kruge.


Admission & Ticket Prices (who is this for, what do I get, and how much is it gonna cost me?)

ish values inclusive, accessible, intergenerational arts/cultural experiences, and is proud to offer accommodations*, affordable ticket prices, and options to bring THE WHOLE FAMILY! Ticket Admission to this beloved FUNdraiser includes access to a variety of unique Indian-Jewish cultural-fusion foods, Bollywood music & dance performances, artist marketplace, healing and metaphysical arts, hands-on artmaking, and more. ish believes in the importance of supporting small, minority-owned businesses, and paying artists fair wages for their work. Your ticket price helps covers these costs all the while supporting a great cause- it's really a win-win-win if you ask us! (and no, you don't need to be Jewish or Indian to attend....:D).

Admission prices are varied, and we encourage those who are able to "pay it forward" and host another guest/couple/family to join you! Want to promote your business or impress your clients? Consider our Event Host package (admission for up to 8 adults, and up to 16 children - yes, we really mean that... :D). 

Have a scheduling conflict? Please consider a "gift a ticket" donation for those who would otherwise attend if able. Your donation will provide a remarkable arts/cultural experience for someone who may not be able to support their own fare.

*If you'd like to attend and need assistance, we want to make sure you can join us. Please reach out to inquire about physical, financial, or other accommodations. We will do our absolute best to assist you. Drop us a line at [email protected].

General Admission: $85

Admission + Donation: $125 (tax deductible + you get an art gift!)

Family Package: $250 (2 adults & up to 4 kids; $25 per additional child)

Family Host: $1,000 (tax deductible; Bring another Family as your Guests! -admit up to 4 adults; up to 8 kids)

Event Host: $2,500 (tax deductible; Promote your Business, impress your Guests- admit up to 8 adults; up to 16 kids)



All ticket levels may be purchased/donated as "gift a ticket" options. Please note in Comment Details.

Your support matters. ish cannot exist without you and the support of our ongoing volunteers, champions, and donors. Special thank you to the Ohio Arts Council for making this year's event possible.


Holi del-ish-us Mimouna, a benefit for ish

Saturday, May 3rd 6pm - 10pm

13K Event Venue at Kenwood Theatre


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ish Festival is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN-83-2433747. Donations are tax deductible.
  • home
  • about
    • our people >
      • ish has new leadership!
    • Our Current Work
    • Sponsored Projects >
      • Birds of a Feather Circles
      • Jews of Color Sanctuary
    • past events & programs >
      • ish Festival
      • A Walk Through History >
        • "a walk through history" tour >
          • TOUR: "Jewish Cincinnati: A Walk Through History"
          • "Jewish Cincinnati: A Photographic History"
      • Be The Change
      • BLINK 2024 >
        • BLINK 2022
      • Cincinnati Jewish Teen Initiative >
        • T3 Teen Think Tank Internship
        • Trashion >
          • Trash Radio
        • SPARK
      • del-ish-us >
        • del-ish-us: a Celebration of Mimouna
        • del-ish-us: a Celebration of Mimouna
        • Yotam Ottolenghi del-ISH-us
      • Emerging Artist Fellowship >
        • 2022 Fellowship
        • 2021 Fellows
      • High Holidays in a Box >
        • High Holidays in a Box
        • Hanukkah in a Box
        • Holidays in a Box
      • Rising in Love Virtual Program
      • Stonewall Shabbat
      • [t]YOU Bishvat
      • shop >
        • The Cincinnati Menorah
        • Chanukkah Merch
        • Eco Box
        • Shabbat in a Box
        • Pride Merch
  • support our work
    • use our space >
      • rent our apartments!