The cycle of rebirth and renewal after conquest and destruction is a familiar story in the Hebrew Bible. In the Jewish Calendar, two public holidays – in Israel – follow Yom HaShoah.
Today, Wednesday April 25 is Yom HaZikaron, Day of Remembrance of Israel's soldiers killed in wars as well as victims of terrorist attacks. At sundown, Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day celebrations will begin. The holiday is observed on Thursday, April 26.
Cincinnati is home to a large Jewish community, spiritually connected to the Israel. There are also many non-Jews who love the State and land of Israel, and certainly Christians have a spiritual connection with the Holy Land.
Mayerson JCC will host community-wide observances for both holidays on Thursday April 26 at 5:30 pm. Services for Yom HaZikaron will be held in the JCC building courtyard. As was the case with Yom HaShoah, the religious services will include prayers, songs and poems, in addition to lowering the flag and laying a wreath.
Israel's Independence Day – the 64th anniversary – will be celebrated inside the JCC building. Activities planned for the occasion include a performance by the Israel Defense Force Choir, torch lighting as well as a flag and drum parade.
These observances are open to everyone with no charge. There will also be special events for children and teenagers so that the whole family can participate.
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