Soon We Will Become a Song - Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 2026
Mon, Apr 20
|Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
A joint Brooklyn community memorial ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror, inspired by the lives and stories that became songs. The ceremony reflects on how the words, lives, and memories of the fallen continue to live on through music, poetry, and collective remembrance.
Time & Location
Apr 20, 2026, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, 131 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
About the event
The Brooklyn Jewish community is invited to gather for a shared Yom HaZikaron ceremony.
The evening will open with a community ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror, with participation from community members, students, and clergy. Through personal stories, music, and reflection, the ceremony — under the theme “Soon We Will Become a Song” — explores how individual lives become part of a shared cultural memory.
The second part of the evening will include a screening of the short documentary The Speed of the Distance Between Us, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Yuval Shapira. The film brings together intimate conversations with bereaved parents from across Israeli society and offers a nuanced look at the different ways people continue living after profound loss.
Schedule
6:45–7:10 PM | Arrival and Security Check
Doors open. Please arrive on time to allow for bag checks before the program begins.
7:10–8:00 PM | Yom HaZikaron Memorial Ceremony
A community ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
8:00–9:00 PM | The Speed of the Distance Between Us – Film Screening and Conversation
Screening of the short documentary The Speed of the Distance Between Us, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Yuval Shapira and audience discussion.
Security Notice
For security purposes:
• Registration is required for entry
• Please bring a valid ID
• Small bags only – all bags will be checked upon entry
This ceremony is a joint initiative of Brooklyn Jewish communities and is open to the wider public.
In partnership with Brooklyn Jewish communities, including:
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, Congregation Beth Elohim, Kane Street Synagogue, Park Slope Jewish Center, Hannah Senesh Community Day School, Luria Academy of Brooklyn, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish Center, Prospect Hieghts Synagogue, Rishon Beyachad Romemu, and B'shert,
Alongside UJA-Federation of New York and The Jewish Agency for Israel – Brooklyn Shlichut.
We invite you to join us in honoring their memory and keeping their stories alive.
