Dear Friends,
I hope this note finds you well – and I hope you can join one of the two programs featured in Sharron’s email about Israel Remembrance and Independence Days. (see below)
This past year has separated the Jewish community not only physically, but emotionally as well. We feel much further removed from what happens abroad anywhere – let alone to our extended family in Israel.
That’s why I want to encourage you to take this opportunity to mark Israel’s Remembrance Day and Israel’s Independence Day by doing something special. Attend one of the events we shared, or check out one of the links below to learn more about these important occasions.
The Jewish Federation is committed to strengthening the ties that connect the Jewish people wherever they may be found. We do this through helping some of the neediest Jews around the world and by educating our community about the challenges faced by Israel.
Hopefully we will be able to follow through on our Passover pledge: Next Year in Jerusalem. And hopefully we will be able to see each other again in person soon.
Thank you. And chag sameach – happy holiday.
Keith
What is Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day?
Check out these lists of activities throughout this week:
If you are especially inspired to visit Israel, take one of these virtual tours:
Want to learn more about some of the issues facing Israel today? Check out this series:
Read the text of Israel’s Declaration of Independence:
You can also listen to David Ben Gurion read the Declaration here:
Every year, there is a torch lighting ceremony between Remembrance Day and Independence Day – you can see last year’s here:
And just for fun, why not sing along:
Check out all things Israel, from food to travel to arts & culture:
Why be a Zionist? Read on:
Keith Krivitzky, Managing Director
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