But on Sunday evening and Monday, Israelis - but relatively few Jews all over the world - will observe Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day. On Yom Hazikaron, we remember the fallen of the Israel Defense Forces, whose sacrifice has made this Yom HaAtzmaut and every Yom HaAtzmaut possible.
From the IDF:
Tonight, our eyes close as we remember every soldier who has fallen defending our country.
With heavy hearts, conscious of our responsibility, we IDF soldiers mourn those who came before us, those who gave their lives to protect ours.
We will never forget their sacrifice.
The IDF will continue to defend our nation ceaselessly - because it is the only nation we have.For Jews around the world, Israel is not the only nation we have. And, Abq Jew wonders, perhaps this is why Yom Hazikaron is seldom observed Outside The Land.
But In The Land, the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut is among the most poignant in Israel's public life. As one, the entire country moves
from slavery to freedom
from despair to joy
from mourning to celebration
from darkness to great light
Israel65
Santa Fe's first community-wide
celebration of Israel Independence Day
celebration of Israel Independence Day
Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe
Sunday April 14 ~ 5:45 pm
Gesher II
Albuquerque's annual community-wide
celebration of Israel Independence Day
celebration of Israel Independence Day
Albuquerque JCC
Tuesday April 16 ~ 5:30 pm
On Tuesday
Remember to Stop By
Remember to Stop By
Sharon's
Gourmet to Go
for Falafel!
Gourmet to Go
for Falafel!
Abq Jew warmly invites you to check out this new Yom HaAtzmaut hit - Hope (Tikva) by The Fountainheads! Celebrate! Happy 65th Birthday, Israel!
The Fountainheads are a group of young Israeli dancers, singers, actors and artists, all graduates and students of the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership, who have have joined forces to create new Jewish artistic content for today's Jewish World.
All members of the group have spent time living and studying at the Ein Prat Academy, working to create a new Israeli-Jewish identity and building a strong and diverse community that celebrates Jewish life.
The Fountainheads are planning their next
U.S. tour for late October.
Abq Jew would like to bring them to New Mexico.
How about you? Let Abq Jew know!
U.S. tour for late October.
Abq Jew would like to bring them to New Mexico.
How about you? Let Abq Jew know!
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