Blue + White Week

BLUE + WHITE WEEK

Celebrate and honor the spirit, resilience, and beauty of Israel with a full of week of events, commemorative ceremonies, food, and music!

THURSDAY, APRIL 24: YOM HASHOAH

YOM HASHOAH CEREMONY • 11:30AM
More information to come

COMMUNITY CHALLAH BAKE • 6:30-8:30PM
Let’s knead and braid together! Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand for the first time, this event is for everyone. Discover the joy of crafting challah from scratch, share laughs and stories with friends and neighbors, and leave with your own beautifully braided loaf to enjoy at home. All ingredients and supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
$18 members / $36 nonmembers per person
Register (Children ages 12 and under are free)

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

ISRAELI MARKET + MIMOUNA CELEBRATION • 10AM-1PM
Experience the flavors and vibes of Israel when our lobby is transformed into a market! Pick up authentic items for your Shabbat dinner and get to know our RCFI staff.

SHABBAT DINNER: ISRAELI STYLE • 5-7PM
Welcome in Shabbat with friends, old and new! We’ll light the Shabbat candles, recite the blessings and prayers, have a delicious meal together, and enjoy music from Israeli musicians. If you have allergies or food restrictions, please contact Lauren Chizner, lchizner@sjjcc.org.
$30 members / $40 nonmembers per person
Register

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL-LONG ISLAND’S YOM HASHOAH SERVICE • 7pm
At Congregation Sharaay Shalom
711 Dogwood Ave, West Hempstead

MONDAY, APRIL 28

KRAV MAGA CLASS • 10:30-11:30am
Unleash your inner warrior and learn all about Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art. Strengthen your body, boost your confidence, and sharpen your mind while acquiring self-defense skills that will have you feeling safer and stronger! No equipment or experience necessary!
$18 per person
Register

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

YOM HAZIKARON COMMEMORATION • 7PM
At Midway Jewish Center
330 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30: YOM HAZIKARON

YOM HAZIKARON CEREMONY • 10AM
More information to come

MOVIE CLUB: EXODUS • 5:30-9PM
Join us for a special screening of the 1960 epic historical drama, paired with an Israeli falafel dinner!
Free for members / $5 nonmembers per person
Register

THURSDAY, MAY 1: YOM HAATZMAUT

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PARADE

BLUE + WHITE DAY
Fun throughout the day in our lobby!

Brought to you by our Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel and Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning. Programs are proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.