Montreal – April 10, 2023 – Along with Israel and the Jewish World, Federation CJA is marking the days, from remembrance to celebration, with Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom Ha'atzmaut in the coming weeks. These landmark days serve as a time for reflection, commemoration, and celebration of the Jewish People's resilience and strength.

On Yom HaShoah, “We will commemorate the Holocaust and remember the Six million innocent souls that perished at the hands of the Nazis and their supporters, in one of the darkest periods in human history,” says Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak. “It is a day to honour their memory and to ensure that the world never forgets the atrocities committed during that time.”

Yom HaShoah V’Hagvurah Commemoration, hosted by the Montreal Holocaust Museum

Holocaust survivors and their descendants invite Montrealers to participate in the Yom HaShoah commemoration to remember the history of the Holocaust and honour its legacy today. This year’s ceremony will focus on the remarkable and diverse stories of resistance during the Shoah. Despite facing persecution and genocide, Jewish people found extraordinary ways to maintain hope, preserve their humanity, continue religious practices, and attempt to prevent their killing.

Date: Monday, April 17 | 7:00 PM
Location: Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem (6519 Baily Rd in Côte Saint-Luc)
Contact: Montreal Holocaust Museum
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yom-HaShoah-vehagvurah-tickets-574683051477

“On Yom HaZikaron, the Montreal Jewish Community will honour Israel’s fallen soldiers who gave their lives in defence of the Jewish state. This day is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought to ensure Israel's security and the safety of its citizens and the Jewish People,” Szlak adds.

Yom HaZikaron Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by Federation CJA in collaboration with Federation CJA’s Israel Engagement Initiative and the Israeli Consulate

Please join us for an in-person community Memorial Day Ceremony for יום הזיכרון (Yom HaZikaron) as we remember and honour those who have fought and made sacrifices for Israel. This event is in collaboration with Federation CJA and Montreal's Consulate General of Israel.

Date:Monday, April 24 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Gelber Hall (5151 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine)
Contact: Adi Varon [email protected]
RSVP : https://jlive.app/events/4385

Taste of Memories, hosted by Federation CJA’s Israel Engagement Initiative and Federation CJA

Food is a common language all over the world. In the kitchen, you meet, smell, taste, and remember. Please join us for the Taste of Memories Project, a call to the community to honour the memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism in a unique way – by making their favourite foods. Register between April 23 and April 27, and download the 2022 Taste of Memories Recipe Booklet.

Date: Sunday, April 23 – Thursday, April 27
Contact: Adi Varon [email protected]
RSVP:  https://jlive.app/events/4288

Yom HaZikaron: Multimedia Museum Experience, hosted by Federation CJA West Island, Or Shalom Synagogue and The Jewish Agency for Israel

Please join us for a multimedia museum experience featuring personal Israeli perspectives on Yom HaZikaron. This incredible event will transport you through a 25-minute self-guided tour featuring personal Israeli perspectives on this meaningful day. From poetry and song to spoken word, immerse yourself in the shared experiences of those directly impacted by the soldiers and people who lost their lives while struggling to defend the State of Israel.

Date: Wednesday, April 19 | 6:30 PM
Location: Or Shalom Synagogue (96 Fredmir St., Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
Contact: Elise Abecassis, 514.734.1601, [email protected]
RSVP: https://jlive.app/events/4395

“Finally, on Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's 75th Independence Day, which will be celebrated on April 26th, the community will mark Israel’s day of independence and the establishment of a Jewish State in the Land of Israel,” Szlak says. “This year's celebrations hold special significance as Israel commemorates 75 years since its founding, an achievement that was made possible by the perseverance and determination of the Jewish People.”

Israel Day Rally – Celebrating Israel 75!

Montreal’s annual Israel Day Rally is one of the world’s largest public expressions of solidarity with the State and people of Israel. Join the Montreal Jewish community for a celebration of Israel’s 75th birthday!

Date: Wednesday, April 26 | 11:00 AM
Location: Phillips Square
Contact: Israel Rally Montreal [email protected]
www.israelrallymontreal.com

West Island Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration,  hosted by Federation CJA West Island, PJ Library, Congregation Beth Tikvah, Communauté Or Shalom, Hebrew Foundation School
Join us in the West Island for the ultimate celebration of Israel’s 75th birthday! Bring your family and friends and get ready for an afternoon filled with carnival games, delicious food, and tons of fun.

Date: Wednesday, April 26 l 4:30 PM
Location: Beth Tikvah Synagogue(136 Bd Westpark, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
Contact: Elise Abecassis, 514.734.1601, [email protected]
RSVP: https://jlive.app/events/4305

"These days serve as a powerful reminder of the Jewish People's strength, resilience, and determination. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the sacrifices made by Israel's soldiers and the establishment of the Jewish State, we have overcome incredible challenges and achieved remarkable successes. As we commemorate these important days, let us honour the memory of those who have come before us and recommit ourselves to building a better future for our community and the world," Szlak concludes.

About Federation CJA

For over one hundred years, Federation CJA has been at the heart of the organized Jewish community in Montreal. In partnership with a vast network of agencies and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, Federation CJA builds and sustains this community by providing leadership and by supporting the delivery of services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent communal interests, and to positively affect issues in the wider society. 

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