Yom Hazikaron begins at sundown on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, April 30. Yom Ha’atzmaut begins immediately after, at sundown on Wednesday, April 30, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, May 1.
During this time, we honor the memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Yom Hazikaron, and then transition into the joy of Yom Ha’atzmaut, celebrating the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948. These powerful days reflect the resilience, sacrifice, and hope of the Jewish people.
From the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, we invite you to join your community in remembering, honoring, and celebrating. May this season bring meaning, connection, and pride in our shared history and future.
Join the Seattle Jewish community for a meaningful Tekes (ceremony). Following the Tekes, we will gather to celebrate Israel’s 77th year of Independence. It will be a special and meaningful evening of unity, solidarity and tzionut.
In partnership with Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, Brothers for Life, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, Island Synagogue, Jewish Agency for Israel, Mercaz Seattle, Minyan Ohr Chadash, Northwest Yeshiva High School, Seattle Hebrew Academy, and StandWithUs Northwest.
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with us at our annual community event! Enjoy a festive day filled with food trucks, live music, vibrant dance performances, inflatable and activities for kids, teen-friendly games, and a thrilling escape room adventure for you and your friends. Fun for all ages—don’t miss it!
In partnership with the American Technion Society, PJ Library, Samis Foundation, Shevet Matar Tzofim Seattle, StandWithUs Northwest, Tami Grayevsky, and Ziva’s Travel Inc.
Explore books, videos, music, and fun activities from PJ Library to help your family celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with joy, learning, and Israeli culture.
Click the links below for holiday information on Puget Sound-area synagogues’ and organizations’ websites. Please contact organizations directly or view our Community Calendar for the most up-to-date information on Passover event times and dates.
To add a listing for your congregation or organization, please contact marketing@jewishinseattle.org
Hillel UW / Jconnect Seattle – Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
Hillel UW – Yom Ha’atzmaut Fest
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