Yom Ha'atzmaut 2010, Sunday, 18 April, 3-5pm

Over the last two years, our communal celebrations have broken the record as the largest events for the Sydney Jewish community. With a staggering record of 9,000 people attending the 2008 and 2009 events, there is no doubt that 2010 event will be another great success. 3pm: Gates open - $10 adults, Free – under 21yr 5pm: Sydney sings for Israel, hosted by Geoff Sirmai 6pm: Fireworks! Chadar Ochel: Feast on Falafel, Shawarma and much more Kibbutz Ba’chutz: Marketplace of crafts, jewellery, Judaica and the community sponsored by UIA Hatnua: Join the five dynamic youth movements to create a unique Kibbutz experience. Kibbutz Stories: Record your Kibbutz experience and hear Dr Tamara Levine on “Israel’s great authors”, sponsored by encounters@shalom In the Gan: Feed the animals and ride the ponies Rides: Arcade rides and sports games for carnival entertainment. Sponsored by WIZO Israeli dancing: Dance marathon with buskers and bands Kids Contest: A4 art competition and exhibition for student’s year K-6 themed on the 100 years of Kibbutz. Send your entry to SZC – level 3, 146 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst by Wednesday April 14 to win great prizes.

Yom Hazikaron 2010, Monday, 19th April 6:30pm at NCJW; 111-113 Queen St Woollahra

Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers of the IDF and victims of teror in the presence of Eli Yerushalmi, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Israel

Tekes Hadlakat Masuot - Monday, 19 April 2010, 7:15pm following Yom Hazikaron

The rapid transition from the solemn day of Yom Hazikaron to the joyful celebrations of Yom Ha’atzmaut is a strange and difficult one. To acknowledge this changeover a commemorative ceremony, Tekes Hadlakat Masuot, (Ceremony of Lighting the Torches of Honour) is held at Har Herzl Military Cemetery.

Yom Ha’atzmaut 2010 presents a unique opportunity to bring this special concept to Sydney and engage in a similar Tekes, honouring members of our own community with the privilege to light a candle acknowledging aspects of Israel. This ceremony will open the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations and will be a moving expression of our Community’s dedication to Eretz Yisrael.