Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom HaZikaron

May

19:00-21:30

Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom HaZikaron 2025
Thursday 1 May, 19:00-21:30

This year we will commemorate Yom HaZikaron, the day to remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism with a Tekes (ceremony) of remembrance, and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s 77th Independence Day with your choice from a special Israeli Sing-a-long Concert with Israeli singer Avi Turchin-Green and Cantor Tamara, an Israeli poetry session (as part of Pimms and Poetry, hosted by Rabbi Debbie), or an Israel discussion led by Revital Iyov and Rabbi Mark (this session description is below). We will end as we begin with Israeli food and a dance session!

Join Rabbi Mark and Revital for a thought-provoking text-driven discussion exploring the fabric of Israeli society and its possible futures. Through conversation and selected texts, we’ll reflect on the challenges, hopes, and evolving identity of the state of Israel. This session invites deep engagement and open dialogue in honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut. Revital is a story teller and social change advocate with a background in journalism, film, and media in Israel and the US, currently studying here at the Royal College of Art. She has been a producer on the Israeli Radio station Galei Zahal and worked with the producers of Fauda.

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The Singing Circle is an opportunity for anyone who doesn’t have perfect pitch to sing a medley of EHRS favourites and learn some new Hebrew songs.