Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“Our hearts are with the fallen, their families, and the wounded. We are determined to achieve a clear victory—without compromise—whether in Gaza, Southern Lebanon, or northern Samaria. We will defend ourselves against any threat,” said the Israeli defense minister.
This year’s program was dedicated in memory of lone soldier Michael Levin and Sara Blaustein, both of whom made aliyah from the US.
A total of 43 lone soldiers were commemorated for this year’s Yom Hazikaron.
Troops across elite IDF units commemorated Memorial Day with dedicated races and navigation events.
The Israeli president called for unity and vowed to return the hostages from Gaza • Since last Memorial Day, 319 soldiers have fallen, and terrorism has claimed 79 more victims.
Memorial at Mishmar HaEmek expands to mark the devastating toll on Israel’s kibbutzim.
“They tell the story of a people who built a country out of faith, sacrifice and deep love for this land,” Efrat Sinai, director of archives at KKL-JNF.
Marking Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir calls to rebuild from loss, defend Israel’s future, and uphold the legacy of generations past.
Psagot’s Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Weitzen discusses dealing with the painful loss of his son and four other members of the community.
Memorial Day to honor and remember soldiers and victims of terrorism begins on Tuesday evening.
OneFamily hosts a retreat at the Kinneret for 400 parents of fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
“There is no more appropriate time to reveal this find to the public than in these very days of celebrating our identity as a nation,” said IAA Director Eli Escusido.
