Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut

Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence Day, is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. The day is marked by official and unofficial ceremonies and observances.

Because Israel declared independence on 14 May 1948, which corresponded with the Hebrew date 5 Iyar in that year, Yom Ha’Atzmaut was originally celebrated on that date. However, to avoid Sabbath desecration, it may be commemorated one or two days before or after the 5th of Iyar if it falls too close to the Jewish Sabbath.

Yom Hazikaron, the Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day is always scheduled for the day preceding Yom Ha’Atzmaut.

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 a special Israeli Sing-a-long Concert, Israeli poetry session and Israeli Dance Session. We aim to include a live discussion on the current situation in Israel with friends direct from Israel.