"The Yamim": Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Yom Hazikaron begins Monday, April 20, 2026 at sundown
Yom Ha'Atzmaut follows Tuesday, April 21, 2026 beginning at sundown
Each spring, Jewish communities around the world observe the Yamim: two modern Israeli holidays that are designed to be experienced together.
Yom Hazikaron is Israel’s Memorial Day, a time to remember those who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and victims of terror. It is a day of reflection, remembrance, and collective grief.
As it comes to a close, the tone shifts almost immediately into Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day—a celebration of resilience, renewal, and the realization of a long-held dream.
Together, these days hold both grief and joy, memory and hope. We invite you to join us in marking them as a community.
Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 7 PM | FREE
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven to honor fallen soldiers and victims of terror, led by Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler.
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 5-8 PM | FREE
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge
Celebrate Israel’s 78th birthday at our community-wide Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration with live music, great food and friends!
Join us for family-friendly fun from 5-7 PM, followed by an Adult Hour from 7-8 PM ft. "A History of Israel in Song" by TLV Band.