“Grief cuts through all society – all levels of race, gender and income.” These sobering words were delivered by Israeli reserve soldier and guest speaker Chen Ben-Lulu at the Valley of the Sun JCC’s Yom Hazikaron memorial service April 21.
According to Israel Center Director Shahar Edry, 23,000 soldiers have died since the country’s founding. “Everyone in Israel knows someone who has been killed or injured, either through war or terrorist attacks,” he says. …
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Yom Ha’atzmaut in the Valley
Israel’s 67th birthday was celebrated in a big way at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus on April 26. Several thousand people of all ages enjoyed a free, traditional Israeli breakfast of shakshouka, (eggs poached in a tomato and vegetable sauce), pita and hummus, tabouli salad and other delectable Mediterranean fare prepared by Levi Catering. Yehudi and the Gefilte Fish, a popular local band, played through most of the event, and booths were set up providing a wide-array of activities for the children. In the afternoon there was a concert by Israeli students from Ramat Gan, who were visiting as part of the City of Phoenix Sister City program. Arizona Jewish Life sponsored a fun photo booth for all. The event was coordinated by Shahar Edry and the Israel Center.
