The Jewish State's heroes aren't all Jewish.
Stronger together.
MISSED THIS INSPIRING JOURNEY?
Read "Remembering the Mahmuds" in Times of Israel.
The fallen warriors of Israel have names like Yoni, Roi, Hadar...
and Mahmud, Asil and Kamil.
Yom Hazikaron 25.4.2023
A journey to the Galilee graves and homes of Druze and Muslim Israeli heroes.
Buses depart from Jerusalem 8:00 AM; Return 6:00 PM
Info/RSVP - yaakov@yakir.org
YAKIR'S MISSION - STRENGTHENING ISRAEL FROM WITHIN
Yakir fosters diverse community, bringing together Jews and those non-Jewish citizens who are loyal to the Jewish State. Through trailblazing programs, we:
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Nurture deep friendships with the underappreciated champions of Israel.
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Honor the fallen IDF and Israel Police heroes from the Druze, Bedouin, Christian and Muslim communities; embrace the bereaved families.
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Inspire the next generation of Druze to serve and sacrifice for Israel.
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Achieve multi-faceted achdut with celebrations and ceremonies that unite those citizens of all faiths who serve and sacrifice for Israel.
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Empower individuals to make transformative contributions to Israeli society.
By embracing our non-Jewish Israeli allies, Yakir expresses core Torah values of Hakarat Hatov and Kiddush Hashem, and we strengthen the State of Israel.
YAKIR IN THE MEDIA - CLICK ON IMAGE TO READ OR VIEW:
RABBI YAAKOV KERMAIER, FOUNDER
Yaakov Kermaier made aliya with his family in July 2015 from New York City, where he served as senior rabbi of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue Synagogue (2003-2015), as a dayan on the RCA's Beth Din for Conversion and as President of the New York Board of Rabbis. Rabbi Kermaier served as rabbi of Hong Kong's Ohel Leah Synagogue (1997-2003), and he continues to serve on the boards of numerous organizations. A sought-after teacher and public speaker, Rabbi Kermaier's writings have been published in both scholarly and popular journals, and he is a frequent guest on television and cable. He received rabbinic ordination and an MA in Jewish History from Yeshiva University and an executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Yakir's Annual Shabbat Yitro Jews-Druze celebration. Closing ceremony hosted by Midreshet Lindenbaum.
Bedouin Officer Asil Suayed was killed in terror attack on 2/13/23. His cousin, 24-year IDF veteran Nur Azarad, is a Yakir partner.
Yakir's work with families of fallen police officers recognized at National Police Academy Conference.
Yakir's Annual Shabbat Yitro Jews-Druze celebration. Closing ceremony hosted by Midreshet Lindenbaum.
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