Yom Ha’atzmaut

Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with Us!

Join us on April 30th, from 5-7 PM at the Weinstein JCC for an unforgettable Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, featuring a special “Light the Way” Tekes (ceremony) with our community shlicha, Tal. The evening will be filled with music, activities, and the flavors of Israel, with delicious kosher Israeli food available for purchase by JewFro, including spiced chicken shawarma, spiced braised beef shawarma, ground beef arayes, chicken shawarma plates, and braised beef shawarma plates. For your convenience, you can view the full menu and pre-purchase your meals by clicking the RSVP button below!

What Is the Torch Lighting Ceremony?

In Israel, the Independence Day Torch Lighting Ceremony is a highly significant event where seven individuals are honored for their outstanding achievements in fields like culture, society, education, art, and sports. This year, for the first time, we’re bringing this meaningful ceremony to Richmond!

Thank You for Your Nominations!

The opportunity to nominate community members who have made a significant impact has now passed. Those selected will have the unique honor of lighting a torch at the “tekes” (ceremony) during our Yom Ha’atzmaut community celebration at the Weinstein JCC. We look forward to recognizing each honoree for their remarkable contributions to our community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process!

Let’s come together and celebrate Israel’s Independence in a meaningful way!

Generously supported by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond