<HTML>In the past, the Lookstein Center has received requests for creative
programming suggestions for Yom Ha'atzmaut. A question of a slightly
different nature came up this year when one principal wrote:
"Our school has always celebrated Yom Ha'azmaut as a religious holiday,
with Hallel and special programming. I believe that this reflects the
position of the community in which we are situated. Over the last few
years
I have begun to feel resistance on the part of my faculty who are not
inclined to participate in such celebrations. Their reasons range from a
concern with Sefirat Ha'omer to a straight out non-Zionist perspective.
These faculty members are respected by their peers on staff and by the
students. Have you suggestions on how to create a commemoration of Yom
Ha'azmaut that will strike to right balance for everyone?"
We thought that we would turn this one over to you. We are still
interested in suggestions for outstanding Yom Ha'atzmaut programming.
Are there Yom Ha'atzmaut programs that have worked successfully in your
school that could be shared with others?
Do you have a constructive response to the question presented above? We
would be pleased to hear it.</HTML>
