IsraelDays24
Show your pride and deepen your connection with our Jewish homeland during a series of powerful experiences.
IsraelDays offers you unique, free opportunities to honor Holocaust survivors on Yom HaShoah, commemorate fallen soldiers on Yom HaZikaron and celebrate Israel’s Independence Day on Yom HaAtzmaut. While we’re facing adversity on a global scale, it is crucial we stand in solidarity, remembering our history and celebrating our independence.
YOM HASHOAH: Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Speaker: Eta Levin Hecht
Hear the compelling story of Eta Levin Hecht who was forced to enter a ghetto with her parents in July of 1941. She will detail her experience leading up to emigrating to the United States in 1952.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
Holocaust Film, 999: The Forgotten Girls
This award-winning documentary reveals the hidden story of 999 unmarried, young Jewish women, registered for government service in a supposed shoe factory, who ended up in Auschwitz.
7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
Music, the Holocaust and the Will to Survive
Join us in honor of those who suffered and perished. Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti will showcase videos of Holocaust survivors, musical performances in the concentration camps and select ghetto songs.
10 a.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
5 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
YOM HAZIKARON: Israel’s Memorial Day
Soldier’s in Uniform: A Program in Honor of Yom HaZikaron
Hear first-hand accounts of Israel, post-October 7th, from a panel including two current IDF soldiers. Ofir is a Combat Soldier from Rehovot, Israel and Yarden is a lone soldier and Combat Medic from Boston. Yarden’s mother will join us to deliver her account of current life from a mother’s perspective.
7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
Click here to RSVP or contact Lissa Schwab at LissaS@JCConline.com or 561.712.5221 for more information.
Israel Around the Table
Join with other young Jewish adults to experience a communal Shabbat dinner, hosted by Honey Levy, the Israeli Shlicha (Israel Emissary) in West Palm. This event is being organized by Federation’s partner OneTable.
Friday, May 17
6:30 p.m.
Click here to register. Location will be provided upon registration.
Taste of Memories
Looking for an impactful way to commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror? You can learn about the life of five fallen soldiers who gave their lives in the aftermath of October 7 by preparing their favorite family recipes in the unique Taste of Memories program.
Click here to take part in this poignant tribute.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT: Israel’s Independence Day
Soldier’s in Uniform: A Program in Honor of Yom HaZikaron
Our entire community is invited for a day of celebrating Israel’s miraculous 76th Independence Day. During this free event, you can enjoy Israeli music, dancing, food, vendors and more! Our Shinshinim (teenage Israel Emissaries) will lead a program for children while our Shilcha (Israel Emissary), Honey Levy, will conduct an impactful ceremony for adults.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
2-4 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
Click here to RSVP or contact Lissa Schwab at LissaS@JCConline.com or 561.712.5221 for more information.
Click here to access historical facts, articles, videos and music about IsraelDays.
Israel Program Center Committee:
Alan Haspel
Joshua Neidich
Agi Thompson
For more information about IsraelDays in the Palm Beaches, contact Marla Topiol at marla.topiol@jewishpalmbeach.org or 561.242.6629.
We are committed to providing universal access to our events when possible. Please contact our Community Navigator at jdn@jewishpalmbeach.org or 561.242.6664 to discuss reasonable accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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