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21st Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony ‘We are the Day After’ From Loss to Hope by Combatants for Peace and Israeli Palestinian Bereaved Families For Peace
Join IKAR and Standing Together Los Angeles at IKAR’s Event Space at 4pm to view the 21st Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony – ‘We are the Day After’ From Loss to Hope by Combatants for Peace and Israeli Palestinian Bereaved Families For Peace.
On Monday, April 20th, the eve of Memorial Day in Israel, we will come together for the 21st Israeli–Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony – a shared act of remembrance that refuses the belief that war, bloodshed, dehumanization and conflict must define our future. Together, we will show that there is another way – and that despite it all, hope is still alive. Click here to learn more.
NewGround 2026 Exploring Blind Spots & Biases Film Screening Series Presents: The Other (Co-Spon)
The Other is an award-winning documentary exploring the complex relationship between Israelis & Palestinians – and the transformative journey that follows when they are faced with meeting ‘the other’ amidst the difficulty of the conflict & occupation – providing an extraordinary example of what we are all capable of as humans.
Chevalier Books Presents: Author Eric Lichtblau + Investigative Journalist Claire Spiegel (Co-Spon)
Join Pulitzer-winning author of the New York Times bestseller The Nazis Next Door, Eric Lichtblau in conversation with investigative journalist Claire Spiegel about his new book, American Reich, A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate. Addt’l Co-Spon: Temple Israel of Hollywood, Holocaust Museum LA
USC Casden Institute, USC School of Cinematic Arts, and IKAR proudly present Unfiltered Voices: Jewish Women Shaping Hollywood
Join us for a compelling panel discussion bringing together highly prominent Jewish women in the entertainment industry who will speak candidly about how their Jewish identities have shaped their careers. Drawing on their platforms as artists, producers, and cultural leaders, the panelists will share personal experiences, professional achievements and community solidarity as seen through the lens of Jewish values
Shabbaton
Dates: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 (RSVP Coming Soon)
IKAR is packing its bags, shutting down our phones, and getting OUTSIDE for our annual Shabbaton. Shabbaton is an opportunity to get out of the city, get to know your fellow IKARites in the fresh mountain air and get immersed in the restorative spirit of Shabbat in the beautiful hills of Ojai.
Meet fellow IKARites: Dine, daven, and adventure with friends old and new.
Get Unstuck: Let the great outdoors recharge your spiritual battery.
Kids & Family Programming: We’ll have activities that are educational and fun for IKAR kids age 2 years old through 7th grade.
Text Study & Discussion: Dialogue, debate and dig into Torah with our beloved rabbis. It’s everything you love about learning together but in nature.
22nd Annual Party With A Purpose: heart + humanity, honoring Liz Hirsh Naftali
IKAR’s Party With a Purpose 2026
heart + humanity: embracing hope, amplifying impact
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Wende Museum | Culver City
Honoring IKAR Board Member, Liz Hirsh Naftali
Humanitarian ambassador, author, speaker, podcast host & hostage advocate
Art Installations • Auction • Music • Cocktails • Dancing • Exquisite Kosher Cuisine
At a time when connection matters most, join IKAR for an evening of joy, purpose, and collective impact. Together, we will celebrate heart + humanity and invest in the spiritual leadership, community building, and justice work that define our shared future.
To become a sponsor and amplify your impact, please contact Susan Ledgerwood (Development Manager) at [email protected].