Memorial

National Library of Israel launches memorial book initiative ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

The initiative will preserve memorial books and personal works created in memory of those killed in combat and those murdered, while making their stories accessible to future generations.

 New National Library of Israel building in Jerusalem, exterior.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins hundreds of union members and others in a Labor Day rally and march in Lower Manhattan near the September 11 Memorial site on September 08, 2026, in New York City.

'Don't show your face': 9/11 victims' families demand Mamdani skip World Trade Center ceremony

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Mamdani says 9/11 docs should be released to the public, ahead of 25th anniversary of terror attack

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges


October 7, 2024: Israel and the world mark one year since massacre

Memorials held nationwide in memory of those fallen, honoring hostages still held in Gaza, one year later

 October 7, one year later

IDF Capt. Roi Nahary, 23: Saving lives – in life and in death

Captain Roi Nahary was one of the 12 active and reserve soldiers who fell on October 9, following another dozen who had fallen the previous day, and 284 who fell on the infamous Oct. 7, 2023.

 Israeli soldiers take position as other paratroopers land behind them during the US-led Swift Response exercise in Europe in June 2018.

A Torah scroll of unity: In memory of the victims and fallen of October 7 - opinion

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

New York City event honors legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

The atmosphere that evening was both meaningful and emotional for me personally, as I had met Rabbi Sacks in England and in New York City, when he signed my Koren Sacks Siddur.

 An artistic portrait of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Names of five victims of Jaffa terror attack announced

The names of two other victims have not yet been released.

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

Knesset remembers: Memorial for victims of terror to be established in Knesset plaza

The Knesset Spokesperson announced that it will unveil a memorial this month honoring victims of terror attacks, featuring a unique design by artist Ella Littwitz.

 The newly planned Knesset memorial for Israeli terror victims.

Fifty years without my father - opinion

My father, Abraham ben Odes and Fischel, died 50 years ago this week. To me it feels impossible that he’s been gone so long and yet is such a strong presence in my mind and heart.

 ABRAHAM SLOPAK, the writer’s father, 1933.

October 7 Families National Memorial to host two dozen artists

Hosted by Rotem Sela and Hanoch Daum, the ceremony will take place on Monday, October 7, in Yarkon Park, and over 20 artists have been scheduled to perform. 

 A flyer for the October 7 Families National Memorial Ceremony

Jerusalem commemorates 23rd anniversary of 9/11 in stunning ceremony

WATCH: Join Us in Remembrance. On 9/11, the world changed forever. 2,983 lives were lost.

 Remembering 9/11 - Tolerance over Terrorism JNF-USA

Netanyahu responsible for divide on October 7 ceremony, Likud MK says

"Holding a ceremony like this, in the midst of a war, while our soldiers are risking their lives, is a mistake in judgment even before we get on to discussing who is managing the ceremony."

Likud MK Moshe Saada speaks at the Knesset. June 25, 2024.