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“On Yom HaZikaron, the typical Israeli noise – the arguments, the honking, the chaos of daily life – all vanish into reverent silence”

THE ISRAEL BIBLE Israel’s Memorial Day: What Should We Think About When the Siren Sounds? Rabbi Elie Mischel April 30, 2025 Today is Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror. The air raid siren … Continue reading

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President Herzog declares ‘a year of national mourning’

ALL ISRAEL NEWS Israel salutes its fallen on first Memorial Day since Oct. 7 tragedy May 12, 2024 Israel’s Memorial Day, commemorating the soldiers who fell in the nation’s wars and victims of terrorist attacks, began at 8 p.m. on … Continue reading

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Yom HaZikaron: Heroes of October 7

UNPACKED Yom HaZikaron: Heroes of October 7 May 2, 2024 This year’s Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, holds extra significance for the country, following the loss of many loved ones on October 7 and in its aftermath. Yuval Solomon cherished … Continue reading

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“As I reflect on the stories of these three extraordinary American-Israelis, I am reminded of the strength and resilience of this community, which proudly straddles two cultures and is dedicated to contributing to the success and safety of both nations”

MIDDLE EAST FORUM Remembering American Heroes: A Reflection on Israel’s Memorial Day Gregg Roman April 21, 2023 As Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, Yom HaZikaron, approaches, Israelis pause to remember and honor the men and … Continue reading

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On Israel’s 72nd Independence Day, US and Israeli Military Bands Surprise Holocaust Survivor with Hatikvah

JERUSALEM POST IDF honors pre-state fighters on Israel’s 72nd Independence Day Before the creation of the IDF, the Jewish community was defended by Palmach and other Jewish self-defense groups. TIMES OF ISRAEL Israel at 72: A country under curfew salutes … Continue reading

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“With annual abrupt change of spirits, country celebrates its 71st anniversary with fireworks, concerts, parties and torch-lighting ceremony in Jerusalem”

TIMES OF ISRAEL Grief to jubilation: Israel transitions from Memorial to Independence Day by Michael Bachner May 8, 2019 Israel abruptly crossed over from grief to jubilation at nightfall Wednesday, as Memorial Day for the country’s fallen soldiers and terror … Continue reading

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Yom Hazikaron Israel’s Memorial Day 2019 “Today, Israel stands united with the memory of the 23,741 fallen soldiers”

NAOMI RAGEN BLOG Scenes from Israel Remembrance Day, 2019 by Naomi Ragen May 8, 2019 …With haredim entering the IDF in ever greater numbers to fulfill their compulsory military service, things are changing. This year, for the first time, an … Continue reading

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Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day [VIDEO]

TOWER New Website Allows Users to Remember and Honor Israel’s Fallen by Staff April 17, 2018 In anticipation of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which will be commemorated Tuesday night and Wednesday, two organizations…have established a website to allow users … Continue reading

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Israel’s Independence Day “highlights the dramatic contrast between our status today and that of our powerless kinsmen facing doom on the eve of the Holocaust” [VIDEO]

JERUSALEM POST Celebrating Independence Day in a world of turmoil by Isi Leibler April 30, 2017 …Independence Day should be more than a holiday and barbecues. We should focus on the spiritual aspects and seek to convey to younger generations … Continue reading

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“…Without you, my parents would have had no place to run to from the choke-hold of the Soviet Union. Without you, Jews of the world would never have shelter, and without you I would not be standing here today”

JERUSALEM POST ‘Zikaron’ by Yishai Fleisher May 10, 2016 …As the somber ceremony began, once again I eyed my surroundings, and saw families standing by graves all around me. Interspersed among them were other red berets, for only the Paratroopers … Continue reading

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