Yom HaZikaron
Join us at Beth Shalom as we solemnly recall those who gave their lives in service to the State of Israel and the Jewish people with a brief ceremony, and then turn to celebration of Israel’s 78 years with a concert of Israeli music by Beth Shalom’s Hod veHadar Orchestra, including Israeli folk dancing. Dessert […]
On Yom HaZikaron, we pause together as one people. Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for a community ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Through prayer, music and reflection, we gather to honor Israel’s fallen—speaking their names and remembering the profound sacrifice borne by their families, their communities and the people […]
Honor soldiers who gave their lives to defend the State of Israel and victims of terror.
How lucky were several us from Pittsburgh to be in Israel this past week to mourn with the country for her fallen on Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and then to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day on Yom Ha’atzmaut!
Over the last week, I have heard stories leaving me with a real sense of gratification and satisfaction regarding our Federation focus this past year in sustaining Jewish community and Jewish life.
Lighting a torch at the Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) celebration in Jerusalem opened me up to new experiences and introduced me to new individuals making a difference in Israeli society.