We Remember
Those We Lost
A project honoring the individuals from English-speaking countries or members of AACI who have died in service or as victims of terror. This site was established with the support of National Insurance of Israel, and is continuously updated as news is received.
About AACI
AACI, a voluntary, non-profit organization, was established in 1951 to help English-speaking immigrants acclimate
to Israeli society and to build strong ties between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.AAC/is governed by a lay board and administered by a professional staff.
Its many projects are financed through the support of foundations, annual membership dues,an annual fundraising drive and private donations.
AACI Memorial Ceremony
AACI commemorates the sacrifice of North Americans who have given their lives in Israel’s military operations or in acts of terror, especially in the current ongoing war.
AACI’s annual memorial ceremony will be conducted in English and take place on May 9th, at 17:30 at KKL Rabin Forest near Sha’ar Hagai. Beginning at 17:00, there will be a tour and explanation of the memorial site.
We will hear remarks from honored guests US Ambassador Jack Lew and Canadian Ambassador Lisa Stadelbauer. Joseph Gitler, the founder of Leket Israel, and the father-in-law of David Schwartz z”l will be the keynote speaker. Our program will include hearing from bereaved families who have lost their loved ones since October 7th.
Bus transportation to the event, as well as full day tour opportunities are available. Please sign up below. If you would like to join us with a large group, please let us know. The event is open for all.
If you are unable to be with us in person, the event will be livestreamed around the world. We will also have a 10 minute edited video available for those who would like to include us in their Yom Hazikaron ceremony on May 11th. The livestream and the 10 minute video will be available here and on our Facebook page - AACI Jerusalem.
We are continuously working to gather information about the fallen. We invite you to read more about this initiative and the individuals who we are honoring here and if you have any information you would like to add and/or change please contact us.
For more information on the ceremony, or to share details and stories about those who have fallen, please contact us at dbenson@aaci.org.il.
