Every year as we reach Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day), we come together - as one people and one community - to both remember and honor those who have fallen in securing and protecting our homeland and to celebrate and give thanks to God for the realization of a 2000-year-old dream -- the modern miracle of the State of Israel.
Like so much else, this year will be a little different. Yet, despite being physically distant, we can still have the opportunity to come together as one community and one people and in ways that in previous years were not possible. The challenge we have is that must opt-in and decide to create for ourselves the spirit and religious significance of these sacred days on our modern calendar.
Below are just some of the many Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut happenings locally and around the globe. I urge you find some time over the next 48 hours to join with our people in commemorating and celebrating the historic reality of our reborn Jewish State.
In particular, I invite you to join us at our 3rd annual communal Tekes Maavar: Transition Ceremony and communal Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration. I am so proud that our Young Israel continues to take a central role in spearheading this important communal gathering. Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 PM on zoom at youngisraelwh.org/zoom.
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Join the entire community for a community-based virtual and interactive Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) program. Plus, a special torch-lighting ceremony honoring our local COVID-19 Heroes.
Ways to commemorate Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day)
and to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)
Locally:
Communal Tekes Ma’avar: Transition Ceremony – Commemorating Yom HaZikaron and Celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut. Plus, special tribute to our local COVID-19 heroes. Tuesday at 5:30 PM JOIN: YoungIsraelWH.org/zoom
Special Yom HaAztzmaut Pondering The Parasha: Wednesday at 11:45 AM by Rabbi Brander Exploring the Significant of the Land of Israel Through the Eyes of Halakha! JOIN at YoungIsraelwh.org/zoom
Modern Prophets: Exploring an Israeli Musical Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak: Rabbi Brander will explore Ishay Ribo’s new song Keter Melukha. Wednesday at 7:00 PM JOIN at YoungIsraelwh.org/zoom
Monday, 4/27:
Memorial ceremony broadcast by Masa Community. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Monday at 12:50 PM. JOIN: facebook.com/events/600746657379306/
Israeli movie screening from Ma’aleh films. Documentary short “Where To?” A group of bereaved Israeli fathers who participate in a workshop to deal with grief of losing a child to terror or in military action. Short film “11 Minutes” about Israeli paramedic on her first tour of duty and challenges she faces treating a wounded soldier. Monday at 9:00 PMJOIN: zoom.us/j/969661019
Tuesday, 4/28:
Bnei Akiva of US & Canada presents an internationally broadcasted Tekes Ma’avar including candle lighting ceremony and a festive tefilah featuring special words of inspiration from Rachelle Frankel and music by Eitan Katz. Tuesday at 7:30 PM on live on facebook (Beni Akiva) or zoom here: zoom.us/j/99280026028
Religious Zionists of America present Tekes Maavar featuring Chief Rabbis Lau, Chief Chazan of Tzahal Shai Abramson, Miriam Peretz, and Sivan Rahav Meir. Tuesday at 7:30 PM. JOIN: www.rza.org/live
Jewish Federations of North America presents Worldwide Celebration of Israel’s Independence Day featuring Matisyahu, the Brothers Platt, Isaac Herzog and many more. Wednesday from 2 PM. Live on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrNU5GhJkFY&feature=youtu.be
Available Tuesday and Wednesday
World Mizrachi has a slew of incredible speakers, performers, teachers and dignitaries including President Reuven Rivlin, Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Rabbi Berel Wein, Rabbi Dr. JJ Schacter, Shani Taragin, Ishay Ribo, Shim Cramer, Eli Beer, Peter Abelow and many others (flyer here) For full schedule visit: Mizrachi.org/yh
The Orthodox Union has put together a powerful tribute featuring Miriam Peretz, Rabbi Moshe Taragin and never before seen footage of Rabb Joseph B. Sololveitchik about the miracle of the creation of the State of Israel. Access it all here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62HDwto3Oww&feature=youtu.be&t=1
