Importance of Accessible Jewish Events Philadelphia
For information on upcoming events, news, and suggestions for queer Jewish arts & culture, subscribe to our LGBTQ-Newsletter. Let us know about Accessible Jewish Events Philadelphia . Holocaust Memorial Day, or Yom HaShoah. The Jewish community observes this day as a time to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust. We are lucky to have Holocaust survivors in our area who can directly relate their experiences to us. We'll be celebrating two additional holidays during the next several days. Israel celebrates its Independence Day on Yom Ha'Atzmaut and its Memorial Day on Yom HaZikaron. The two days follow one another. Israelis celebrate the 68th birthday of the State of Israel with fireworks, barbecues, and sizable celebrations as soon as the sun sets following the national day of mourning. It may seem strange to go from being depressed and lamenting the loss of so many soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for Israel over the previous 68 years to joy and celebrati