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


Fixing Israel's Remembrance Day for the Diaspora - opinion

Remembrance Day seems to “work” quite well for those it was designed for, but it is (mostly) limited, at least in impact, to those actually in Israel.

 PARATROOPERS SALUTE after placing flags on the graves of fallen soldiers, during preparations for Remembrance Day ceremonies on the Mount of Olives.

56 IDF soldiers and security personnel died in 2021 - Defense Ministry

56 IDF soldiers and security personnel died in 2021, while 84 IDF disabled veterans died from their disabilities over the same period.

Gush Etzion memorial service for Yom Hazikaron

Aliyah Day: Reflections and advice on seventh aliyah anniversary

From witnessing the naming of a baby girl in a parking lot during COVID to explaining regional wars to a six-year-old grandson, here are lessons from seven years of residence in Israel.

 ETHIOPIAN ALIYAH: Falashmura community members arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport,  March 11.

5 ways to stream Israel’s Remembrance Day services from home

In Israel, the day is marked with one- and two-minute sirens when the country halts and everyone stands in silence.

Israel Border Police stop as the siren rings out across Israel to mark Yom Hazikaron, April 28, 2020

Jewish Agency pays tribute to Egoz ship passengers on Remembrance Day

Some 44 Jews died aboard the Egoz, which tragically sunk in 1961 during a covert mission to rescue Moroccan Jews and bring them to Israel

Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Isaac Herzog and Gila Gutman Azulay, who lost the majority of her family on the Egoz, light a torch to commemorate the victims and the men and women who died defending Israel.

Global Jewish community gathers in honor of fallen soldiers - watch

Masa's program tells the stories of soldiers and civilians who came to Israel from around the world and died while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

Masa Fellows participate in memorial ceremony at Latrun

Diaspora communities offered online Yom HaZikaron program by WZO

The program is offered by the World Zionist Organization and the Defense Ministry.

Diaspora communities offered online Yom HaZikaron program World Zionist Organization and Defense Ministry

Israelis know how to do mourning right - opinion

Yom Hazikaron, viewed from afar, is haunting.

Mount Herzl on Israel's Remembrance Day.

The sacrifice of Israel's soldiers will not be forgotten

Each one of our brave men and women had a family, friends, hopes and dreams that will never be realized.

REMEMBRANCE Day is devoted to the memory of those who gave up their lives so that the State of Israel could exist today. Pictured: Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Ceremony to honor Moroccan Jews who died in sinking of rescue ship

Forty-four Jews were on board, all of whom lost their lives. This will mark the 60th anniversary of the ship's sinking.

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