Memorial day

‘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.

A general view of Jerusalem's Old City shows the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in the foreground as the Dome of the Rock, located on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen in the background.
 THE DOMINICAN Republic US Veterans Village, which provides a model of care that carries profound lessons in confronting the hidden wounds of war, says the writer, shown here with his wife, Adi Bedein, flanked by co-founder Dr. Gary Deutchman (left), and US Marine veteran Manny Salazar (right).

Healing beyond borders: A journey into the Dominican Republic’s US Veterans Village - opinion

 American policeman and police car in the background.

Two dead, nine injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say

 Lt. P drew a photograph of her friend, Staff sergeant Nehoray Levi Amitay z"l and his girlfriend.

Honoring fallen friends: Soldier’s mark tributes to fallen friends through service and memory


Millions stand in silence during Remembrance siren - watch

Some 23,741 Israeli soldiers have fallen fighting for the State of Israel since 1865, while 3,150 civilians have been killed in terrorist attacks across the country.

An Israeli soldier sits by a grave on Mount Herzl during Remembrance Day on April 18th, 2018.

Honoring our Heroes

Sergeant Tuvia Yanai Weissman did not return to his wife and daughter. However, he saved one life and protected many more.

Yanai Weissman HY”D, his wife Yael and their daughter

Remembrance Day ceremony for Jews killed in antisemitic attacks - watch

Victims of antisemitic attacks in synagogues in the United States will be at the center of this year's memorial ceremony being held by the Jewish Agency for Israel.

 Marnie Fienberg, the daughter-in-law of Joyce Fienberg, who was murdered in the Pittsburgh synagogue attack, lights a memorial torch together with Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel Isaac Herzog

Moving musical tribute for Memorial Day from IDF orphans

Popular singers compose IDF tribute with widows and orphans for Yom Hazikaron - Israel's Memorial Day.

IDF Orphans sing with Harel Skaat and Elai Botner

Saluting Israel’s fallen

When we come together to share the grief of Iris Eden and all those who have lost loved ones – the nation of Israel is most united.

Memorial Day 2019 in Israel

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis attend Memorial Day events

Two commemorations took place in Jerusalem and in Bnei Brak.

A haredi man embraces a youth from the Orthodox community who has joined the army

Protesters call participants at joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial Nazis

The Palestinians were only allowed to attend following a decision by the High Court on Monday.

Israeli Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

6,000 Diaspora Jews attend English-language Memorial Day ceremony - watch

The ceremony, which has taken place every year for over a decade, is the only official ceremony in English and is organized with the assistance of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Masa Israel Memorial Day ceremony 2019

Rivlin honors fallen friend - Holocaust survivor, fought for the state

Israel to commemorate 23,741 fallen IDF soldiers and security personnel on Wednesday.

President Reuven Rivlin honoring fallen Holocaust survivor who fell during the War of Independence

Rivlin promises Israel will bring back all missing, fallen soldiers

Rivlin addressed soldiers and bereaved families immediately after the one-minute siren brought much of the country to a standstill to remember over 23,000 fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Israeli Memorial Day 2019