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 Rosh Chodesh ritual that draws on Tu B’Av’s traditional association with the celebration of women and love to honor communally the love and losses that shape so much of our experiences of any given year

Four women standing together outdoors, smiling and enjoying each others company in a park.

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