Presenter: Uri Feinberg

Part 2 of 9-session Israel Series: Yom HaZikaron Israeli's Memorial Day Observance

Celebration, commemoration and memory all seem to play a part in the on-going story of the Jewish People. As we gather during the day, on April 14, Israel will be transitioning from the end of Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers and those who have been killed in terrorist acts, into Independence Day. We will deviate slightly from our regularly scheduled History of the State, and spend this session in contemplation, recognition and memory.  We will visit a memorial site and historic battle site in Israel, Israel's national military cemetery and try and find the language used in Israel for memory. We will also recognize that one doesn't have to be Israeli to feel connected and a part of this memory. 
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Series Description: The State of Israel is a vibrant, pulsating, historic, energetic, challenging and challenged heart of the Jewish People. Did we mention layered, complex and beautiful? Join us for a journey through the history of the young state, from young Zionism to the British mandate, the founding of the state of Israel and where we are today. The last three sessions include virtual tours of Israel with our guide, Uri, and together we will uncover a different layer of Israeli society, history, past and present.

Presenter Bio: Uri Feinberg has been a Jewish Educator for 25 years. Born in the US, Uri immigrated to Israel when he was ten, grew up in Jerusalem served in the IDF and then, traveled the world. Uri has a Masters Degree in Contemporary Jewish Studies from Hebrew University, and, for many years, was a Jewish history teacher for North American teens on semester abroad study programs in Israel. Uri spent three years in the US with his wife and three daughters where he served as the Interim Director of Education of Temple Israel of Boston. A licensed tour guide since 1999, Uri has worked as a tour educator for a wide range of groups including: synagogue, Federation, URJ and CCAR leadership, interfaith and more. He has guided Jewish heritage trips throughout Europe and has lectured on Israel and Jewish identity across North America. In the current climate engulfing the world in 2020/21, Uri has re-harnessed what he does, and has taken his knowledge and his passion ‘on-line’. He continues to reach out and partner with the North American Jewish Community, continuing to teach Jewish History, and virtually guide communities around Israel through the wonder of Zoom. Uri and his family live in the city of Modiin, and are active members of their Reform congregation, YOZMA. Uri’s experience has been driven by a clear desire to share the power of the Land and State of Israel, to strengthen Jewish identity and a connection with the Jewish People. With his unique perspective, Uri recognizes that this process includes building bridges and having the ability to inspire and to be inspired. YOU ONLY HAVE TO REGISTER ONCE TO ENJOY THE ENTIRE SERIES.