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IsraelDays24

May 1 - May 17

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May 1 - May 17

IsraelDays24

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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.

Holocaust Film, 999: The Forgotten Girls Presented

Presented by the Mandel JCC


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.

Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach

Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens
 
Music, the Holocaust and the Will to Survive

Presented by the Mandel JCC

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.


Monday, May 6, 10 a.m.
Mandel JCC, Palm Beach Gardens

Monday, May 6, 5 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
 

To register for all JCC Holocaust Remembrance events, click here or contact Lissa Schwab at LissaS@JCConline.com or 561.712.5221.

Soldiers in Uniform: A Program in Honor of Yom HaZikaron

Presented by the Mandel JCC

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.


Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

Israel Independence Day Celebrations

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.


Sunday, May 19
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach

Sunday, May 19, 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.

 

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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