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 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!

How Can You Get Involved?

We invite you to nominate community members who have made a significant impact. Those selected will have the unique honor of lighting a torch at the “tekes” (ceremony) which will take place at the Weinstein JCC during our Yom Ha’atzmaut community celebration. Each honoree will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to our community.

Nominate someone today! Deadline for submission is March 31, 2025. Honorees will be announced on April 10, 2025. Click here to submit your nomination form.

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

Generously supported by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond