Dear Friends,

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Annual Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony! In the midst of the violence, the civil unrest, and the most divided society in history, we are choosing to follow a different path.

Now in its 18th year, the Ceremony is a chance to reflect, to mourn all of those lost to conflict, and to acknowledge the pain, suffering, and sorrow of the other. The date of the ceremony is significant in Israel. It takes place on the eve of Yom Hazikaron or Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Memorial Day. It is one of the most somber days in Israel where everything shuts down, the state TV channels only broadcast coverage of the National memorial ceremony, and it feels very dark. Our ceremony is different. You will hear from both Israelis and Palestinians bereaved through conflict, hear new perspectives that challenge our ideals, and feel the light seep in as we come together to both remember the past and look ahead to a brighter future for all.