This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish Veterans at The Cenotaph and AJEX will honour and remember the thousands of Jewish men and women who fought for our freedom. This historic event will witness veterans and families of veterans, march together in honour of the service they gave.
Veteran and active member of AJEX, Mervyn Kersh, has educated thousands of school children by sharing his powerful personal stories of World War II. Mervyn shares why this is such an important event and a key part of Mitzvah Day, “We must remember that the Remembrance Parade is organised by AJEX but it is the Jewish Remembrance Parade and Service. Every Jew and Jewess, of all ages, should either march or be a supporting spectator at the Cenotaph”.
AJEX are encouraging the next generation to be part of this momentous event by inviting the youth of the community to take part. Those 9 years old and above are encouraged to take part and join the parade this year, accompanied by a responsible adult or in an organised school or youth group.
To participate you can book a ticket for an individual or group member by Tuesday 9th November at www.ajex.org.uk/ajex-annual-remembrance-parade-and-ceremony No tickets are required to be a spectator from outside the secure area at the Ceremony.
One young attendee in particular, 10-year-old Yishai who has been attending the Parades since he was a young boy, is excited to return to the Cenotaph in person. He attended age 5 with his late Great Grandfather, Lt Col Mordaunt Cohen MBE TD DL who was a Vice President of AJEX when he passed away, aged 102 in 2019 and former National Chairman of AJEX. Yishai said, “It will feel amazing to be back at the AJEX Parade in Whitehall, wearing these medals will make me feel so proud”.
