Yom hazikaron

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.

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

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

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

Chaim Malespin with his family.

‘Do not forget the fighters’: Chaim Malespin marks Israel’s 78th Independence Day


Remembering their journey, honoring their sacrifice: Ronny Ganizate and Ilan Cohen

The stories of two Masa alumni who gave their lives in Israel’s defense remind us of the deep bonds between global Jewry and the State of Israel.

 Sergeant Ilan Cohen

Israel's Remembrance Day to honor 5,229 terror victims and 25,417 fallen soldiers

Since 1851, terrorist attacks and hostilities have left  behind 4,753 orphans, 1,058 widows and widowers, 6,155 brothers and sisters, and 2,346 bereaved parents.

An Israeli soldier stands during a two-minute siren marking the annual Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day, at an installation at the site of the Nova festival where party goers were killed and kidnapped during the October 7 massacre by Hamas terrorists, in Reim, southern Israel, May 6, 2024.

Honoring Israel’s Fallen on Yom HaZikaron at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

WATCH: Ceremony for Israel’s English-speaking community to be held on April 29 at 18:45.

 The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem

True face of Israel is found in the torch held by inspirational heroes - editorial

They are the true face of Israel. And what a beautiful face it is.

Torch lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl

A memorial of stickers: The modern vigil for Israel's fallen

The modern vigil for Israel’s fallen: the walls of Israel are covered with the many faces that represent the price of living as a free people in our land. 

Close-up of a sticker mosaic, one of many.

Masa Israel Journey Hosts World’s Largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

This year's "We Are One" ceremony reflected the organization's collective mourning and resilience.

 Masa Israel Journey hosted 16th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun, Israel

Israel’s anglo community to mark Remembrance Day in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post, the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO), the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, and the Margaret and Sylvan Adams Family Foundation will hold a special ceremony on Sunday.

 2023 Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for the English-Speaking Community

Yad Labanim head: Keep arguments out of cemeteries on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day this year will be more painful than ever, don't sully it with division, says Ben-Shem.

People stand still in Tel Aviv, as a two-minute siren is sounded across Israel to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6, 2024

David fell on Oct. 7. His wife will honor him at Remembrance Day event 

Anat Meir will light the torch at the Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for English speakers organized by the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, The Jerusalem Post, and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

 Anat and David Meir with their baby.

A joint memorial service is needed this year more than ever - opinion

Change starts with the ability to hear, feel, and acknowledge the pain of the other. This is our mission in the Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, this year more than ever.

 A RECORD crowd of over 15,000 attended last year’s 18th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial event, held in Tel Aviv.