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The Yoms
(The Days) 2026

Celebrate. Commemorate. Connect. B’yachad (Together).

The Yoms are Israel’s national holidays, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day). This is a time when we join Israel in a collective experience of national pride and joy, while also solemnly remembering the sacrifices made to secure a Jewish state and the enduring freedom of our people.

This year, we are excited to host several community events at the Pozez JCC and around Northern Virginia. Browse the event descriptions below, find what resonates with you, and join us for meaningful experiences marking the holidays.

Sunday, April 12, 1pm in Fairfax, VA

Yom Ha’Shoah Commemoration

Join JCRC for the annual Yom Ha’Shoah Commemoration that brings the DMV community together to honor the victims, survivors and family members living in the region. Holocaust survivor Irene Fogel Weiss, a Northern Virginia resident, will be our keynote speaker.
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Monday, April 13, 7pm in Falls Church, VA

Yom HaShoah – Community Observance & Author Talk

Temple Rodef Shalom Rabbi Amy Schwartzman and Cantor Michael Shochet will lead a brief observance of remembrance. Following our observance, children’s author, Maya Cohen, will share her insights into children’s literature about the Shoah and tell us about her book, The Photographer’s Son.
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Tuesday, April 14, 7pm in Fairfax, VA

J-Talks presents: “Pass the Trauma, Please” with local author Todd Diamond

Diamond writes an atypical viewpoint that demonstrates how trauma affects future generations of descendants (and others). His premise is derived from a scientific NYC hospital paper that found genetic changes in children of Holocaust survivors who survived the horrors of the Shoah. Diamond’s memoir uniquely links this past tragedy to present day (post-October 7th) global antisemitism.
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Sunday, April 19, 12pm - 4pm in Fairfax, VA

Taste of Israel 2026

Step into the rich diversity of Israel and discover the people, cultures, and traditions that make it unique! The Taste of Israel festival is back and celebrating Israel’s many communities through food, music, hands-on activities, and unforgettable experiences. Travel between interactive cultural stations, each representing a different community in Israel.

Admission is free. Registration is required, and we would appreciate a donation of any size (suggested donation of $36 per family). Kosher food will be available for purchase.
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Monday, April 20, 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm in Fairfax, VA

Yom HaZikaron Community Event: Through the Camera

Join Pozez JCC, JCRC of Greater Washington, and JSSA for a meaningful community gathering in honor of Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror.

The evening will feature a screening of the Israeli documentary “Alex’s Group,” followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Yonatan Nir, together with Rabbi Rachel Hersh from JSSA.
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Wednesday, April 22, 1:30 pm in Springfield, VA

Remembering the Holocaust: “Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin”

A dramatic documentary film featuring Verdi’s Requiem and testimony by Terezin survivors tells the story of the courageous Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp during World War II. The musicians endured hardships, including starvation and deplorable living conditions. They were drawn from all over Europe and formed an orchestra in the basement of the concentration camp, performing Verdi’s Requiem for the prisoners, the international Red Cross and Nazi officers.
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