Colorado Jewish Community to Observe Two Minutes of Silence in Commemoration of Yom Hazikaron

In what is believed to be the first time in American history, Jews from across the State of Colorado will pause from their daily activities and observe two minutes of silence in commemoration of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day.   Sponsored by the Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado (the Federation), the community-wide Two Minutes of Silence will be observed on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. more
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UJC/Federations are helping many Jewish communal groups worldwide mark Israel’s 60th anniversary. For example, UJC/Federation-supported JDC has organized a “Park Israel” event in Moscow’s famed Ostankino Park for thousands to celebrate Israel’s anniversary -- the first public celebration of Israel in Russia. The event will feature performances by acclaimed Russian and Israeli artists, food, children's activities and more. UJC/Federations also support the UJC-JCPA Israel Advocacy Initiative, which has been helping communities use Israel @ 60 celebrations to advocate for Israel and offers online resources with event ideas, materials and noteworthy practices.

To learn more about Israel @ 60 celebrations, visit UJC’s interoffice and public Israel @ 60 websites.

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