Yom HaZikaron

“Hineni” – Here I Am

Monday, April 20, 2026, 7-8 PM
Free event, pre-registration required.
Venue location and address provided upon registration.

Hineni. Here I am.

One phrase that holds an entire world: a quiet standing before memory, before pain, before courage. At this year’s Yom HaZikaron ceremony, we gather in that spirit and say together: We are here. We remember. We carry. We continue.

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Day of Remembrance, is dedicated to commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. After a year marked by profound heartbreak as well as soaring hope and joy, we pause as a community and choose reflection and unity.

This is a ceremony of presence — of those who are no longer with us, and those who choose not to look away.

Together with Israeli American Council, Jewish Federation of San Diego, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, and Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, we invite you to gather for an evening of reflection, remembrance, and shared strength. We will honor lives lost, stand in support of grieving families, and hold space for collective memory.

Come be present. Feel. Stand quietly before memory and courage.

In the aftermath of devastation, we rebuild. In moments of uncertainty, we draw strength from one another. The spirit of Israel endures because we show up, because we say with full hearts: Hineni.

Event Safety & Security Guidelines

The following guidelines apply specifically to entry into the event space.

Restricted Items (Not Permitted Inside the Event):

• Bags of any kind (crossbody, backpacks, totes, etc.), except as noted below
• Outside food or beverages, including alcohol
• Glass, cans, or aluminum bottles
• Water bottles (water will be available onsite)
• Signs, banners, or flags 
• Weapons of any kind, regardless of CCW status
• Pets
• Laser pens
• Selfie sticks
• Video cameras or recording devices
• Camera bags, large cameras, or telephoto lenses
• Flash photography
• Drugs or illicit substances
• Smoking or vaping
• Unauthorized or unlicensed vending, soliciting, handbills, sampling, or giveaways

Permitted Bags (Event Entry Only):

• Single-compartment clear plastic bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Infant or medically necessary bags

There will be security screening at the event entrance(s), including wanding for all attendees entering the program space.

Security reserves the right to search bags, conduct pat-down checks, and refuse or revoke entry at their discretion for intoxication, disruptive behavior, noncompliance, threats of violence, or any conduct that compromises the safety and comfort of our community.