Worldwide Celebrations in Honor of Israel’s Independence
On Thursday, Jewish communities throughout the world are gathering together to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day in a variety of ways.
In Memoriam – Remembering the Fallen Heroes of the IDF
Every year on Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, the country commemorates its fallen victims of terrorism and war.
President Rivlin: Israel’s Fallen Soldiers “Laid Down their Lives for Us to Live”
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin opened Israel’s national Memorial Day service at the Western Wall Tuesday evening.
On Memorial Day, Netanyahu Vows Israel’s Enemies “Will Not Break Us”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the loss of those who gave their lives in defense of the Jewish state.
Israel’s PM Visits Grave of Fallen Brother, IDF Hero Yoni Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the grave of his older brother, Yoni, at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, ahead of Memorial Day.
Their Son Murdered by Terrorists, One Family Creates Meaning Out of Suffering
The words of Koby Mandell ring forth this year and every year as Israel stops to remember its fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. How do we deal with the tragedy of losing our loved ones?
Never Forget their Sacrifice
This moving music video captures the somber mood of Israel’s Memorial Day when the nation unites in memory of its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
On Memorial Day, Israel Remembers the “Blood of its Sons and Daughters”
On Sunday afternoon, Israel began to mark Yom Hazikaron, also known as Israel’s Memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. As of this year, Israel commemorates the lives of 23,169 soldiers and 2,495 terror victims.
Mourning and Rejoicing: The Depths & Heights of the Israeli Spirit
On Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), as the sun sets, Israel’s normally bustling streets begin to empty. Israelis all over the country start heading to ceremonies to commemorate the solemn memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
Yom HaZikaron: Israeli Families Discuss What it Means to Lose a Soldier, a Son, a Sibling
Some 22,000 Israeli soldiers have died since the establishment of the Jewish state, including 40 soldiers between March 2013 and March 2014, according to the Israel Defense Forces.