Memorial day

From Remembrance Day to Independence Day as a new immigrant to Israel - opinion

Yom HaAtzmaut follows on the heels of Israel’s somber and sobering Day of Remembrance. This year, we had the honor to attend such a service with our friends from Nes Harim.

MAY 17, 2026|ByHOLLY CIN

People visit the graves of Israeli soldiers at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, days before Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).

A love letter to Israel: Reflections on Memorial Day from Eilat - opinion

On Memorial Day, a personal reflection from Eilat on the love for Israel - its landscapes, its people, and the unique challenges and beauty that make it one of a kind.

APRIL 26, 2026|By AVI BENAYAHU

Marco Sermoneta arrives at the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony

A group of attendees began singing the Israeli national anthem in protest as Ambassador Marco Sermoneta denounced critics of the IDF and the State of Israel.

APRIL 23, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

OU Israel Independence Day event for English-speakers at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants

Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, as well as an assortment of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and South Africans, including Olim.

APRIL 23, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Palestinian terror victim: Her white dress was black with grief

“At once everything turned over and I knew nothing would ever be the same. That terrible moment stole my happiness and that of my children and all my family,” said El-Rabi.

APRIL 29, 2020ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Aisha El-Rabi’s husband Yaakub speaks at the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

Israel marks Remembrance Day from a distance

Official Har Herzl ceremony lasts moments, Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks from his office

APRIL 29, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi marks Israel's Yom Hazikaron ceremony for fallen soldiers, Har Herzl, Jerusalem April 28, 2020

Coronavirus gave us Israelis a more frightening Remembrance Day – opinion

The coronavirus pandemic forces us to stay at home. The cemeteries will remain empty. Families are not allowed to visit the graves of their loved ones.

APRIL 28, 2020ByAVIAD FRIEDMAN/JTA

bereaved families visit the graves of their fallen loved ones ahead of Israel's Memorial Day

Ashkenazi holds Zoom meeting to honor First Lebanon War's fallen

Ashkenazi, former IDF chief of staff, spoke of friends who died during the battle of Beaufort Castle.

APRIL 28, 2020ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Blue and White MK Gabi Ashkenazi holds a Zoom meeting to remember those who died during the Lebanon War

Benny Gantz on Remembrance Day: Time to seek peace

MK cries over soldier brother who died

APRIL 28, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN

WATCH: Israelis sing Hatikvah from balconies, usher in Remembrance Day

"Go out to your balconies, stand by your windows, and we'll all sing the national anthem together as one," he said, addressing bereaved and families, and citizens of the State of Israel.

APRIL 28, 2020ByCELIA JEAN

Residents of Afula sing Hatikvah from their balcony for Memorial Day

Lebanon War Vets Find Solace in Facebook Group During Pandemic

Nearly 28,000 former military members go to page to express themselves freely, find healing

APRIL 28, 2020ByTARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE

Lt. Yishai Shechter, shortly before he was killed in action in southern Lebanon, in 1996.

Shin Bet to send reps to visit bereaved families in lieu of a ceremony

In light of this year's coronavirus restrictions, the Service's annual Memorial Day ceremony will be replaced by a personal visit by Shin Bet representatives to the homes of every bereaved family.

APRIL 28, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF