Blue + White Week

BLUE + WHITE WEEK

We’re celebrating Israel’s 75 years of independence with special programs and events for SJJCC!

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

WALKING IN THEIR MEMORY
Commemorate fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror attacks in this community walk.
Hosted by Shevet Gefen and Sid Jacobson JCC
At Bar Beach
175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
3-5pm
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MONDAY, APRIL 24

TOGETHER WITH THEM: LUNCH + LEARN
Hear from the Israeli delegation of wounded IDF veterans in this conversation about their military service and heroic stories.
12:30pm
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TUESDAY, APRIL 25

MEMORY WALL
Stop by the lobby to see our memory wall for Yom HaZikaron.
10am-4pm

YIZKOR + KADISH
Join our Coordinator of Jewish Life, Jonah Sanderson in the lobby as we honor Yom HaZikaron.
4pm

TRANSITION CEREMONY
Honor Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, with a ceremony to commemorate IDF fallen soldiers and victims of terror attack, which will then shift to celebrate Israel’s 75 with music, food, and dancing.
At Midway Jewish Center
330 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
7-9pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

ISRAELI SHUK
Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut as we transform the lobby into an Israeli shuk!
10am-2pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

HUMMUS TASTING
Join our RCFI staff to try out different varieties of hummus in the lobby.
1-3:30pm

SURVIVOR ARTspace Gallery OPENING
Featuring a special guest Holocaust survivor speaker
Doors open at 5:45pm, program begins promptly at 6pm
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FRIDAY, APRIL 28

BLUE + WHITE SENIOR SHABBAT DINNER
Enjoy a Shabbat meal, as well as candle lightings and prayers. Advance registration is required.
5-7pm
$25 per person
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