Veterans, merchant mariners and others involved in past and present service will be honored at the Shabbat service tonight, Nov. 13, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center. An Oneg Shabbat with refreshments will follow the service honoring veterans. The Island community is invited to the service.

As part of the service, Yahrzeit (memorial) candles will be lighted to pay homage to those who served, were killed in action, or have passed away. Those who had loved ones serving overseas in any conflict will have an opportunity to note their loved one’s service.

Rabbi Caryn Broitman will lead the Shabbat service starting at 5:30 p.m. Jo Ann Murphy, veterans agent for Dukes County, will attend the service and be available to answer any veteran related question. Officers and members of American Legion Post 257 in Vineyard Haven will participate.

Non-center members and veterans are also invited to attend. Those attending, if they wish, may read a favorite appropriate reading to memorialize a loved one or friend. In addition, this will be an opportunity for family members or friends to pay their respects to loved ones who served our country.