🎗️ Remembering the Shoah

Unto every person a nameApril Nisan With such a late spring Passover holiday we are running right into Yom HaShoah the remembrance of those who perished in the Holocaust Yom HaShoah events in the locality are being held next Thursday April through the weekend Read on for procedures to participate Chag Sameach and Y alla Logan Thinking about Jewish learning for your child Want more family time in one place Or Hadash s Shabbat morning experiential children s undertaking offers both Attend our April Open House to experience the warmth learning and public Learn more SPONSOR MESSAGECourtesy of NortonDara Horn s latest book Dara Horn author of People Love Dead Jews has published a graphic novel for grades - called One Little Goat It s a relatable tale that centers on the Passover seder table an afikomen that s gone missing and a down-the-garden-path search needed to conclude the meal Find the book online at Bookshop com Silent auction now open bid for a cause SPONSORED BY JEWISH FAMILY CAREER SERVICES Now is your chance to result unique items while supporting a great cause rooted in the spirit of tzedakah The Tasting Experience silent auction is officially open to all From luxury getaways to unique experiences and one-of-a-kind collectibles there s something for everyone Every bid benefits Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Services of JF CS We provide supportive activities to adults with disabilities so they may live fulfilling lives as independently as practicable Bidding is easy and online Join the excitement and aid the cause View the auction and start bidding here Via Adobe StockCommemorating Yom HashoahHolocaust Remembrance Day starts the evening of Wednesday April Thursday April at a m B nai B rith International Atlanta and the Jewish Public Relations Council of Atlanta will read aloud the names of Holocaust sufferers Attend in person or via Zoom Complete this form to attend or to be a reader Sunday April at a m Eternal Life-Hemshech s Yom HaShoah th commemoration will take place at the newly renovated Memorial for the Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery Hear from survivors as they share their memories and lessons from the Holocaust RELATED On Tuesday April at p m the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern U S will host its annual ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers of the IDF and casualties of terror Registration is required Jewish fertility pop-up The Jewish Fertility Foundation is hosting a POP Up Philanthropy Opportunity with Purpose on Wednesday April from a m p m to share stories from couples who have navigated the challenges of infertility and exposed success with the advocacy of the Jewish Fertility Fund Their journeys are a testament to hope perseverance and the strength of standing together Register here Stand with Hillel Lisa and Seth Greenberg are being awarded the Billi and Bernie Marcus Visionary Award by Hillels of Georgia on Thursday April The Greenbergs are prominent real estate professionals and dedicated district assistants whose professional achievements and philanthropic endeavors have impacted the local group Israel and the global Jewish landscape Together they embody the spirit of the award showcasing leadership generosity and a commitment to fostering Jewish traditions and values Learn more here Via Bearing Witness Institute Bearing Witness lecture Brendan Murphy founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School is hosting a two-part presentation on Thursday April and Thursday May from - p m The Bearing Witness Institute reflects Murphy s commitment to promoting religious solidarity and combating hate and prejudice as well as the Marist School Murphy will dive into the deep-rooted history of Christian antisemitism tracing its origins from the first century to the Nostra Aetate declaration of Learn more about this lecture Be a Mensch Lasagna Love Bake and deliver a homemade meal to neighbors through Lasagna Love A great opportunity for kids to help Cook and deliver dinner Make and deliver meals for the Z-H Independent Living Undertaking that houses adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities Learn more here Who is Alan Garber the Jewish Harvard president When Alan Garber the Jewish physician and economist who now leads Harvard wrote a letter to the society about why the country s oldest university would not agree to the Trump administration s demands he spoke not just about academic freedom but about moral boundaries and identity Although selected of the demands outlined by the executive are aimed at combating antisemitism the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the intellectual conditions at Harvard Garber wrote The Trump administration forthwith broadcasted it would freeze billion in funding to Harvard The move escalated a tense standoff between the administration and elite universities over their handling of campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas war Read the full story on the Forward here Look Listen Is Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers the greatest Israeli ball athlete of all time Sports Rabbi fills fans in on Avdija and the upcoming Eurobasket There s new evidence that the man who attacked the Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro s mansion was angry about Israel Challah Girl is back This bespoke challah company is busting out of Passover with almond brittle knots and cookie pants challah What s doin around townSPONSORED BY CONGREGATION OR HADASH April Kibbitz Konnect for singles April Jewish parenting series on rising high schoolers Get tickets April Earth Day dinner at Daily Chew Sign up here April Interfaith Havdalah and Earth Day dinner in Decatur April Financial literacy for young adults - Register April The Mamalehs in concert Learn more The Jewish holiday of Passover ends after sundown on Sunday April Light Shabbat candles this week at p m Back by popular demand after sold-out shows at Eddie s Attic The Mamalehs return April for an unforgettable night of soulful Jewish and American music Learn more and get your tickets nowadays supports Or Hadash and Congregation Bet Haverim Before you go The Daffodil Dash run walk race took place in Brook Run Park in Dunwoody on Sunday March to raise awareness and money for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the world nowadays Proceeds benefit The Daffodil Project Atlanta Holocaust Survivor Aid Fund Kids for Kids Raising South Sudan and Agahozo Shalom The post Remembering the Shoah appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta