What's unique about the March of the Living is the opportunity to be in Israel on Yom Ha'atzmaot. After being in Poland and seeing first hand the lowest point in Jewish history then marching with thousands of fellow Jews from all over the world, we come to be uplifted in Israel on the most solemn of holidays, Yom Ha'zikaron, and the most special of holidays -- Yom Ha'atzmaot. On Yom Ha'atzmaot, we march as a group once again from Safra Square in Jerusalem to the Kotel. Unlike the march the previous week in Poland, which is a solemn, silent, march this march is one filled with pride and enthusiasm for the State of Israel. Groups were singing and waving Israeli flags with gusto. To experience this event in Israel is a once in a lifetime event and our group relished every moment.
After the march, we got to shop in the Cardo before heading back to our hotel and quickly changing for the evening March of the Living Mega Event. The Mega Event is a concluding dinner and concert for all of the March contingents who continued on to Israel. Our group sang, danced and enjoyed the multimedia show which included a performance by Israel's "singer of the year" Shai Gebsol. It was a highlight among all of the many highlights of our trip.
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