04/22/2025
Yom Hazikaron to Recall Fallen IDF Soldiers, Terror Victims
Incoming Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir (right) meets with Southern Command Chief Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman in the Gaza Strip, in a photo published on March 4, 2025. Photo / IDF
ABIGAIL PREISZIG
Article reprinted with permission from Cleveland Jewish News
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, at 7 p.m. April 29 at Park Synagogue at 27500 Shaker Blvd. in Pepper Pike.
The community is invited to join a visiting Israeli delegation to pay tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Dana Attias, event co-chair, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
Attias
“The strength of the bond between Jewish Cleveland and Israel cannot be overstated,” she said. “We commemorate Yom Hazikaron annually as a way for our local community to unite and show our gratitude and respect for Israel’s fallen soldiers and terror victims.”
This year’s Yom Hazikaron, also co-chaired by Zevi Kershner and Beverley Israelstam-Uria, like previous years, promises to be a meaningful and moving event, Attias, a University Heights resident, said. Attendees will be joined by members of the Israel Defense Forces education corps. The evening will include a meaningful program with music and prayers.
There will also be an interactive component to the event for community members to take part in including a memorial creation made by members in the community, art installations, a memorial wall, hand drawn story books and cards about the fallen, and yizkor candles, she said.
“Attendees will have the opportunity to list the name of an individual they would like to honor during pre-registration,” Attias, a congregant of Jewish Family Experience in University Heights, said.
She also encouraged attendees to participate in the Israeli tradition of wearing a white T-shirt to commemorate Yom Hazikaron.
“In tune with the Jewish tradition of recognizing joy in times of sadness and sadness in times of joy, Yom Hazikaron’s somber end heralds the beginning of the joyous and festive Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day,” she said. “We hope everyone will attend our Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration on May 1, too.”
The event is free and open to the community.
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