In April 9, 1948, Zionist forces took control of the village of Dayr Yasin, west of Jerusalem. What followed was one of the worst massacres during the Nakba. The survivors were expelled, became refugees and are to this day prevented from returning. A Jewish Neighborhoods named Kfar Shaul b. and Yafeh Nof were built on the site of the village.

Join us in remembrance: the event that will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Dayr Yasin village at 11:30 – 13:30.

Meeting point: 13 Kanfei Nesharim St. (near Beit HaTeomim), Jerusalem.

The event will include a memorial tour along the main street of Dayr Yasin, today Kanfei Nesharim Street in Givat Shaul neighborhood in Jerusalem; bearing signs with the victims’ names; explanation about the attack and the massacre; observing village remains – private houses, the school and cemetery; and reading names of the victims aloud. The event will end with a ceremonial gathering in favor of the return of the refugees behind what is now the Kfar Shaul Psychiatric Hospital.

About 1 mile easy walk, accessible to all.

Guide: Umar Al-Ghubari (Zochrot)

The transport from Tel Aviv will wait you at Lewinsky Garden, 31 Ha Gdud Ha Ivri St., at 10:15.

Registration in advance is required in this link

Recommended contribution: 50 ILS

The event will be held in Hebrew, but English & Arabic interpretation will be available.

For further inquiries, please write to the following address: tours@zochrot.org

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