Blue + White Week

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BLUE + WHITE WEEK

Celebrate and honor the spirit, resilience, and beauty of Israel with a full of week of events, commemorative ceremonies, food, and music!

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

YANIV FILM SCREENING & DINNER
Kick off Blue & White Week with Yaniv, an award-winning comedy, followed by a kosher Israeli-style dinner. Enjoy a lively afternoon of film, culture, and community connection.
$20 members / $25 nonmembers
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14

YOM HASHOAH CEREMONY (10AM)
Honor the six million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. Join us at the Lobby of SJJCC as we listen to a survivor testimony, light the memorial candles, and have public readings, emphasizing remembrance and our fight against hate.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

COMMUNITY CHALLAH BAKE (6:30PM)
Knead, braid, share stories, laugh with neighbors, and leave with a fresh loaf to bake at home. All supplies included. Beginners and pros welcome.
Children under 12 are free.
$18 members / $36 nonmembers
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17

MIMOUNA CELEBRATION (10AM)
Join us in marking the return to eating chametz (leavened bread), symbolizing spring, faith, good fortune, and neighborly unity.

ISRAELI MARKET (10AM)
Experience the energy of a lively shuk right in our lobby. Browse fresh flavors, pick up Shabbat essentials, and connect with community in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

SHABBAT DINNER (5PM)
Gather with friends for a meaningful Shabbat experience celebrating Israel’s birthday. Share a delicious meal, enjoy candle lighting, and experience Israeli music.
$30 members / $40 nonmembers
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MONDAY, APRIL 20

YOM HAZIKARON CEREMONY AT MIDWAY JEWISH CENTER (7PM)
Honor fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism.
At Midway Jewish Center
330 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

YOM HAZIKARON CEREMONY AT SJJCC
We continue to honor fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism with moments of silence, speeches, memorial prayers (Yizkor, Kel Maaleh Rachamim), and more.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

YOM HA’ATZMAUT (10:30AM)
Gather with the community, enjoy delicious bites, and share in the spirit of Israel together in our lobby!

Brought to you by our Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel and Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning