In a true display of mutual responsibility, AMIT’s young leadership stepped up during Yom Hazikaron to help families of fallen soldiers and terror victims honor their loved ones because they couldn’t visit their graves, as cemeteries were closed due to the pandemic.
In a classic example of AMIT students being at their best, and living their Jewish values, students went to the families’ homes to enable them to recite Kaddish, the mourner’s prayer, and hold their own memorial services. The services took place in open spaces, yards or the street, with participants wearing masks and keeping the distance required by the Health Ministry’s guidelines.
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“We were so moved to see the implementation of this student-inspired initiative throughout Israel,” said AMIT General Dr. Amnon Eldar. “This is a true lesson in mutual responsibility.”
Avishai Cohen, an 11th grader at the AMIT Sutker Modiin High School for Boys in Modiin, attended two memorials. “This is the least that today’s youth can do for these families and in memory of their loved ones,” said Avishai. “We were so moved to stand alongside families who gave so much for our country and homeland.”
AMIT commemorated the day in myriad ways. At AMIT Kfar Blatt Youth Village, a number of students on campus held a ceremony, observing social distancing, honoring the 18 Kfar Blatt alumni who fell in Israel’s wars. It was livestreamed to all Kfar Blatt students.
In another tribute, in partnership with Elyasaf Peretz, son of Miriam Peretz, who lost two sons, Carmel 6000 helped facilitate a special Yom Hazikaron initiative, Connect2Care, which links people to families of fallen soldiers, allowing them to be hosted virtually and share stories of their loved ones via Zoom.
And of course, all AMIT schools had virtual Yom Hazikaron programs.
May the memories of all who served the State of Israel be a blessing.
