Israeli Holidays

Group at the Western Wall celebrates with a Torah scroll.

In Israel, Memorial Day directly precedes Independence Day and both are observed with a seriousness of purpose. Memorial Day is shaded with sorrow and introspection, while Independence Day is marked by raucous celebration. In America, we can find ways to connect with these themes and to share in the mourning and celebration. 

 

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A song inspired by listening to Palestinians tell their stories of hardship

Orange and black butterfly on a branch with a leaf and an empty chrysalis.

Prayer for peace between Israelis and Palestinians

Close-up of two people holding hands outdoors, with others in the background.
Prayer for peace in Israel
A yellow flower rests on a stone surface in a cemetery with blurred tombstones in the background.
A midrashic tale of how twelve sisters, representing each of the twelve months, gather to dance and celebrate Tu b’Av
Silhouette of a person dancing gracefully against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Poem for Yom Ha’zikaron

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A poem moving from mourning to celebration

Red flowers with a unique, cone-like shape lying on green grass.

A ritual to mark gender transition and celebrate freedom

People dancing energetically in a circle while a seated crowd claps and plays music in a wood-paneled room.
Prayer for the State of Israel from the Reconstructionist siddur
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Praying for peace and protection over the land and people of Israel

Close-up of a fabric displaying the Star of David in blue on a white background.

From “An Omer Counter of Biblical Women” – for all who help the Jewish people

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