04/07/2025
Upcoming Events for You
We hope to see you at our April events! This month, community members can remember the Holocaust and heroism with a meaningful commemoration, celebrate the lively Moroccan custom of Mimouna, reflect on the legacy of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror at Yom Hazikaron, and more.
April 8
Passover Through the Eyes of Shlomo Katz
Join us for “Passover Through the Eyes of Shlomo Katz” with Rabbi Pinchas L. Landis, director, Partners in Torah Cleveland. Rabbi Landis will explore the Passover story using Shlomo Katz’s portfolio as a guide. Created in 1982, the portfolio includes ten lavishly colored illustrations with deep, rich, bright golden backgrounds with colorful figures and scenery in brilliant colors that emit a three-dimensional depth. Beginning with “The Seder” and concluding with “Next Year in Jerusalem,” Katz’s Passover Portfolio beautifully illustrates the stories we have shared for generations.
7:30 - 9 pm
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood
REGISTER >>
April 21
Mimouna Celebration
Join us for a Mimouna celebration! Together we will eat and make customary Mimouna foods and embrace this Moroccan custom.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Israeli American Council.
7 - 9 pm
Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood
REGISTER >>
April 23
Yom Hashoah V'Havgurah
Join our community for Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah, a commemoration of the Holocaust and heroism. This year’s theme is “Then and Now.” We will honor this theme by having multigenerational members of Survivors' families – from Survivor to children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – tell their story during the program. Sean Martin, associate curator for Jewish History at Western Reserve Historical Society, will give remarks on connecting the past trauma of the Shoah to the current rise in antisemitism seen today.
6:30 - 8 pm
B'nai Jeshurun Congregation
27501 Fairmount Blvd, Pepper Pike
REGISTER >>
April 27
Ratzim Lezichram
Ratzim Lezichram – “running in their memory” – brings together community members during Yom Hazikaron to honor fallen soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and victims of terror. Join the YLD community and a visiting IDF delegation to walk, run, jog, or bike to honor the heroes we've lost. Each participant will receive a Ratzim Lezichram t-shirt and a bib that displays the name of the individual they are honoring. They will also receive a biography about the person they’re representing prior to the event.
This event is hosted in partnership with Nice Jewish Runners and Run for Their Lives.
3:30 - 5 pm
Location will be provided upon registration
REGISTER >>
April 29
Yom Hazikaron
Unite with the Cleveland community and a visiting Israeli delegation, including members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), to commemorate the legacy and sacrifice of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Join us for a meaningful program with music and prayers to honor the lives of the ones we have lost and show our gratitude and respect. Attendees will have the opportunity to list the name of an individual they honor during pre-registration. It is Israeli tradition to wear a white shirt to commemorate Yom Hazikaron. We invite you to participate in this custom.
7 - 8:30 pm
Park Synagogue
27500 Shaker Blvd, Pepper Pike
REGISTER >>
Save the Date: May 1
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Please join us for Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 77th Independence Day celebration. Free and open to the entire community. Activities for adults, teens, and families! Featuring:
- Live music from Nborder Band from Sderot
- Israel Shuk with visiting Israeli vendors selling merchandise from Israel’s border communities
- Activities and crafts for all ages including face painting, flower crowns, and art projects
- Day school flag dances
- Hora dancing with a professional Israeli folk dancer
- FREE swag & Israeli snacks
- And more!
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Congregation Mishkan Or
Jack & Lilyan Mandel Building
26000 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
