As we approach Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), we are sharing meaningful resources and thoughtfully prepared materials to support you in organizing impactful ceremonies, commemorative events, and community gatherings. Additionally, for Yom Ha’atzmaut, we have prepared a special exhibition to enrich your celebrations. These resources aim to foster reflection, remembrance, and unity, ensuring that the significance and spirit of these important days continue to resonate within your communities.
Holidays Short-Term Madrichim/Counselors
The Zionist Enterprises Department, in collaboration with the Jewish Agency for Israel, offers a unique opportunity to bring Israeli Shlichim to your community! During the upcoming Jewish holidays and Memorial Days, a team of Shlichim will tour North America, leading meaningful and engaging events. This program allows each community to connect deeply with Israel’s heritage, explore Holocaust remembrance, Jewish renewal, and celebrate the holidays while embracing Jewish-Zionist values.
Choose from a range of educational topics and let the Shlichim guide your community through impactful programs that unite generations, all while keeping the spirit of Israel alive.
Join us in making Israel and Jewish history come alive in your community!
Remembering Together Website
The October 7th events reminded us of the strong bond between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. This Memorial Day, we honor both Israeli and Diaspora victims of anti-Semitism and terrorism, uniting to strengthen our shared destiny. The “Remembering Together” initiative, a collaboration between the World Zionist Organization, the Ruderman Family Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, and the Ministry of Defense, invites you to commemorate with a ceremony, whether in your synagogue, school, or family, reinforcing the resilience and solidarity of the Jewish people worldwide.
In The Twilight
A Havdalah Ceremony between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut
Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut 5785-2025 will be observed for the second year against the backdrop of the events of October 7th.
The Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad invites you to hold a special ceremony that will mark the transition between Israel’s Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism and the State of Israel’s Independence Day.
The Heart is Still There – Connecting and Remembering
This year we will mark the second Memorial Day since the massacre of October 7, 2023, and the ‘Iron Swords’ War that broke out immediately after it.
Hundreds of soldiers, men and women, and members of the security forces were killed in battles this year as well, and it seems that the bereavement and pain have no end. In preparation for this day, the Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad have compiled the booklet which includes a suggestion for a memorial gathering in a community or home setting, with the aim of coming together to remember and commemorate.
Running In Their Memory
The Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad, in collaboration with the “Derech Haraglaim” NGO, invites you to join “Running In Their Memory”, a race that will be held on Yom Hazikaron around the world. Whether you run as an individual or you would like to organize a community run, please reach out to our department to coordinate the race and receive running bibs with names of the fallen to run in their memory.
Taste of Memories
The Department of Zionist Activity in the Diaspora offers activities to commemorate fallen IDF soldiers and Israeli terror victims by cooking their favorite recipes and sharing their stories. Participants prepare these dishes while learning about the individuals through personal anecdotes, photos, and videos. This initiative fosters empathy and connection by using food to honor and remember those lost. Through cooking sessions, it creates meaningful interactions that bridge personal and collective experiences of loss.
Wall Of Heroes
The Wall of Heroes project by the Department of Zionist Activity in the Diaspora honors those fallen since October 7th, with many memorialized through bumper stickers featuring their image and a quote. These stickers, displayed across Israel and in diaspora communities, serve to remember, honor, and share the legacy of our heroes, emphasizing their values and teachings for future generations.
Looking North and to its Rebirth – An Exhibit Marking the State of Israel’s 77 Independence Day
On October 8, 2023, one day after the unprecedented Hamas attack on communities near the Gaza border, Hezbollah initiated its assault on communities in northern Israel. Thousands of civilians were evacuated from their homes and spent many long months living in hotels. Numerous communities sustained significant damage. In this exhibition produced by the Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad, we have chosen to showcase optimistic photographs. These captured moments convey hope, resilience, and the gradual return to everyday life.
Zikaron BaSalon
The “Zikaron BaSalon” Host Kit by the Department for Israel & Holocaust Commemoration Worldwide at the World Zionist Organization guides the organization of meaningful Holocaust remembrance gatherings. It emphasizes personal testimonies, thoughtful discussion, and reflection, structured in three phases: Past (testimony), Present (discussion), and Future (impact dialogue). The kit provides guidelines, survivor testimonies, discussion topics, music, and a Certificate of Appreciation, fostering community-driven remembrance and inspiring future generations.
Yom Hashoah 2025:
Discover the Inspiring Story of The Children of Sally Bein
The Department for Israel and Holocaust Commemoration at the World Zionist Organization invites you to host a screening of the impactful documentary The Children of Sally Bein. This powerful film tells the story of an inclusive school in Beelitz, Germany, founded by educator Sally Bein, who championed equality and acceptance long before it was widely recognized.
Why Participate?
Hosting a screening is a meaningful way to promote inclusion, foster community dialogue, and embrace Jewish values of Tikkun Olam and social justice.
What We Offer:
- Film Screening Package – High-quality film copy with screening rights and discussion materials.
- Expert Panels – Engage with educators and advocates.
- Activity Kit – Post-screening discussion guides and interactive exercises.
If you’re interested in organizing a screening and panel click below.
Exploring Israel’s Declaration of Independence
Dive into the heart of Israel’s Declaration of Independence with The Sixth Scroll, an engaging program created by the Zionist Enterprises Department that takes a deep dive into its values, authors, and untold stories. Through interactive content and thought-provoking activities, discover why this document remains a cornerstone of Israel’s future. Designed for young adults, teenagers, and adults, this initiative, in collaboration with Bina, offers a fresh perspective on Israel’s founding vision.
Israel’s Declaration of Independence Live From the Egalitarian Kotel
Every year between Yom HaShoah and Yom Ha’atzmaut, the World Zionist Organization holds a festive event of reading Megillat Ha’atzmaut at the Egalitarian Kotel. We broadcast it live in various languages to the entire Jewish world. This is our way of celebrating Israel’s independence and strengthening our sense of Jewish peoplehood, both in Israel and abroad.
April 27, 2025
6:30 pm Jerusalem
11:30 am New York | 8:30 am Los Angeles
Join us live and be part of this global tradition!
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