For our youth educators, we are proud to share a downloadable resource document prepared by Rabbi Lily Solochek, Director of the Wenger-Markowitz Family Education Initiative. It provides many ideas for the various directions that can be used to approach this holiday. The storybooks suggested have recommended ages, and the activities can be structured or adapted to fit with various age groups. Because of the diversity of our communities, we know that not every idea and resource listed here will work, but our hope is that everyone will find something applicable for their community.
For two decades, the Joint Memorial Day Ceremony has brought Israelis and Palestinians together in shared grief and shared hope. This year, as the pain of both recent and current events weighs heavy on us, we continue to stand together—mourning side by side and calling for a future of peace, safety, and freedom for all.
On April 29, 2025, Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum will co-host the 20th annual Joint Memorial Day Ceremony. This gathering offers a profound alternative to division and despair, proving that even in times of deep suffering, solidarity is not just possible but imperative.
