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Friend --

Next Monday, Israel’s Yom HaZikaron siren will sound, marking a nationwide
moment of silence to commemorate those lost to conflict and terror
throughout Israel’s history. It is a truly powerful moment of unity.

Each year, a number of organizations host joint Israeli-Palestinian
services, a moving recognition that pain, loss and grief is felt by
families on both sides of the conflict. This year, J Street will be
cosponsoring the Israeli-Palestinian memorial service hosted by Combatants
for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum -- and I’d like to invite
you to join us online.

Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony

Monday, April 27 | 1:30pm Eastern

[ [link removed] ]REGISTER HERE

When this ceremony began in 2005, it was attended by just a few dozen
people. Today, it is the second largest memorial gathering in Israel,
usually attended by thousands. In the interests of public health, this
year’s memorial will be a little different, with the ceremony hosted
virtually and live-streamed from Tel Aviv and Ramallah.

By acknowledging the pain shared by those living on both sides of the
Israeli-Palestinian divide, we can resolve to choose a new path of peace,
justice, security and dignity for all. In a time of anxiety and
separation, this year’s ceremony will focus on solidarity, hope and our
shared work toward a more peaceful future.

With Israelis and Palestinians facing the same shared threat right now
from the COVID-19 pandemic, the memorial’s message of solidarity and
common humanity is more important and timely than ever.

[ [link removed] ]I hope you can join us.

Wishing you safety and good health,

Shaina Wasserman
National Director of Rabbinic and Community Engagement

Also Next Week:

Later on in the week, we’ll turn from mournful commemoration of Yom
HaZikaron to celebration of Yom HaAtzma’ut, Israel’s Independence Day. We
hope you can join us as well for other events we’re co-sponsoring to
celebrate Israel’s 72nd birthday and honor the transition between these
two important and emotionally resonant holidays.

At 5pm ET on Tuesday, April 28, J Street, New Israel Fund and T’ruah will
cosponsor an online arts evening, reflecting on the transition between Yom
HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut. Panelists will share some of their favorite
art and poetry by Israelis and Palestinians. [ [link removed] ]Click here to register.

At 2pm ET on Wednesday, April 29, J Street is cosponsoring a “Worldwide
Celebration of Israel’s Independence Day," hosted by the Jewish
Federations of North America. The festivities will include appearances by
Matisyahu, Broadway star Ben Platt, Jewish Agency chairperson Isaac Herzog
and many others. [ [link removed] ]Click here to register.


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