AJEX announces 2022 remembrance parade theme will be ‘baton of remembrance’
The parade, to take place at the Cenotaph on November 20, is in honour of Jewish servicemen and women who fought — and continue to fight — as representatives of the Jewish community in the armed forces.
Jenni Frazer is a freelance journalist
AJEX, the Jewish Military Association, has announced that the theme of its 2022 remembrance parade will be connection and passing on the “baton of remembrance”.
The parade, due to take place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Sunday November 20, is in honour of the many Jewish servicemen and women who fought — and continue to fight — as proud representatives of the British Jewish community in the armed forces. The annual event will pay a special tribute to the late Queen, the military’s commander-in-chief.
AJEX national chair, Dan Fox, said: “The AJEX annual parade remains a unique event for our community. The spread of generations and the mix of military, Jewish and secular rites, connects us to the honour of the dead, the gratitude to those still with us, and the courage of servicemen and women in uniform today. Being a part of it should be one of the proudest moments any of us feels”.
The charity hopes that this year many younger people who have not previously attended will join the parade and wear medals won by their relatives.
For the second time, a contingent of cadets from JFS will attend, together with students from other Jewish schools and members of the Jewish community. As this year’s parade falls on Mitzvah Day, AJEX hopes people will take part in the mitzvah of remembrance, either by registering to participate, or saving the date to support the marchers.
To participate in the parade, book at www.ajex.org.uk/paradebooking
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