DAYS OF MEMORY AND MEANING

Yom 
Hashoah

Yom 
Ha'Atzmaut 

Yom 
HaZikaron

Join us for a very special community-wide series of 
Yom events celebrating Israel’s national holidays.

Holocaust 
Remembrance Day

Sunday, May 1, 2:30 pm 
The Zekelman Holocaust Center

Take part in this community commemoration 
by the Holocaust Memorial Center. Attend in 
person or online at holocaustcenter.org. Free 
admission and valet parking. 
For more information, call (248) 553-2400 
or visit holocaustcenter.org

Israel’s Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 pm 
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a moving ceremony to honor the 
memory and legacy of the many Israelis who 
have fallen in combat or acts of terror. The 
event includes a performance of the award-
winning play, Knock Knock by Niv Petel. 
Register at jlive.app/events/2062

Israel’s Independence Day

Thursday, May 5, 4:00 – 6:30 pm 
Band starts playing at 4:45 pm 
Held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Israel’s official Yom Ha’Atzmaut slogan this 
year is תוחא די תשגופ די (“joining hands.”) Let’s 
join as one Jewish community to celebrate 
Israel’s 74th Birthday! This one-of-a-kind 
celebration held with JFamily Detroit will 
feature live music by the Israeli music group 
The Holy Band and more! 
Ilana Block, Yom Ha’Atzmaut Chair 
Register at jlive.app/events/2071

To see even more Yoms community events, visit the Yoms page on jewishdetroit.org/yoms.