Memorial day
‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward
Avichai was born five months after his father's death. But that is not to say his father's presence has not played an important role in his life.
‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Remembrance Day with call for unity, resolve
“Together, We Remember”
Invisible casualties of war: This is the reality of widows and orphans in Israel during wartime
‘Enough is enough!’: Holy sites bill sparks religious power struggle - analysis
A bill amending the Law for the Protection of Holy Places passed a preliminary vote, boosting the Chief Rabbinate’s authority and reigniting debate over religion, state power, and Diaspora ties.
Healing beyond borders: A journey into the Dominican Republic’s US Veterans Village - opinion
Honoring the fallen also means caring for the living. The Dominican Republic US Veterans Village is a global blueprint for trauma recovery.
Two dead, nine injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say
"We have not recovered any weapons at this time," an officer said. No arrests have been made.
Honoring fallen friends: Soldier’s mark tributes to fallen friends through service and memory
"His memory is what keeps me going. It reminds me that our service is about more than just our lives—it’s about the legacy we leave."
Heroes' journey: Memorial sites that blend nature, landscape, and stories of heroism
From north to south: Sites, lookouts, memorials, and trails established in memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers.
Herzog condemns attack on Ra’anana synagogue: ‘Hatred and violence have no place here'
After extremists disrupt Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, Herzog speaks with Reform rabbi to express solidarity and urge national unity.
Thousands honor fallen lone soldiers in Jerusalem Memorial on Israel’s Remembrance Day
Ceremony honors 43 Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7, bringing together families, friends, and leaders in tribute
No siren, just silence: El Al honors fallen from the air - watch
This practice has been observed by many Israelis traveling on memorial days, with the Israeli airline making it available for all in flight.
Masa Israel Journey hosts world’s largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
More than 4,500 people attended and thousands of viewers watched the memorial, which is the largest English-language memorial in Israel.
Rabbi Marvin Hier at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem: “God doesn’t want to run the world alone”
Co-Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem spoke at Yom HaZikaron Memorial, shared a message of faith and resilience
