Yom HaZikaron-Yom HaAtzmaut
This year Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) begins at sundown on Tuesday, April 13, and ends Wednesday evening, April 14. Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) commences immediately on the same evening and ends on April 15. It is quite a contrast to pay somber tribute to Israel’s fallen military heroes who lost their lives in the struggle for independence on one day and then have jubilant celebrations for Israel’s Independence the next day. Most years there are gatherings and parades in honor of the fallen and Israel’s independence. This year, because of the pandemic, there may be only Zoom get- togethers. Below are selected photos of previous gatherings and functions honoring the State of Israel.
The Israeli flag was raised over the Bergen County administration complex on May 11, 2016 as the county marked Yom Ha’Atzmatut and Yom Hazikaron with a formal proclamation. Sergeant Harrison Adler of Teaneck holds the proclamation marking Ha’Atzmaut.
Many Patersonians are pictured among the tourists who visited Israel to celebrate Israel’s 10th anniversary of statehood. Picture taken 1958.
Fashion Festival, marking Israel’s 10th anniversary held at Preakness Hills Country Club Tuesday, Aug 26, 1958. Shown from L-r are Mrs. Samuel Sunshine, actress Signe Hasso, Mrs. Raymond Kramer, Mrs. Paul Dunkelman, and Mrs. Herman Yucht.
The Jewish Community of Glen Rock celebrates Israel’s 20th anniversary at an Israel Bond supper, June 20, 1968.
January 10, 1968 “Salute to Israel” reminder flyer to see “Fiddle on the Roof” at Temple Emanuel, Paterson, starring Jan & Lillian Bart.