Memorial day

For the first time: Israeli law recognizes a Family Memorial Day as a protected leave day

What you need to know about the amendment to Israel's annual leave law

Yahav Shorer, advocate
People visit the graves of Israeli soldiers at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, days before Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).

From Remembrance Day to Independence Day as a new immigrant to Israel - opinion

 The Israeli flag.

A love letter to Israel: Reflections on Memorial Day from Eilat - opinion

Marco Sermoneta arrives at the Ninth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

'Shame, disgrace': Israeli diplomat in US heckled at Silicon Valley Memorial Day ceremony


The country’s wild ride from euphoria to depression, heartbreak to hope - comment

Over a year later, this extended Remembrance Day-like feeling shows no sign of letting up.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers on October 27, 2024

Unity in remembrance: Creative tributes by top companies on October 7

Honoring October 7: How top companies in the economy pay tribute through art, lectures, and solidarity to remember the fallen and support the hostages' families.

 October 7th is celebrated in Azrieli Tel Aviv

'We will remain a puppet of Israel,' Dan Bilzerian says in antisemitic post to X

Bilzerian has made previous antisemitic remarks, including comments to social media on Memorial Day that expressed theories that Israel's air force targeted America.

 Dan Bilzerian.

Tel Aviv University Board of Governors honors the fallen

During the event, a minute of silence was observed at the Esther Sidi Memorial Garden.

 The Memorial Ceremony

Dan Bilzerian says 'F**k Israel' in Memorial Day tweets

Bilzerian is an American poker player, businessman, and social media influencer.

 Dan Bilzerian.

Holding the bitter and the sweet: Remembrance and Independence Day 2024 - opinion

In these moments, we can try to view these emotions not as conflicting but as parallel emotions. 

 MANCHESTER STREET scene: A notoriously rainy region.

Masa Israel Journey Hosts World’s Largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

This year's "We Are One" ceremony reflected the organization's collective mourning and resilience.

 Masa Israel Journey hosted 16th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun, Israel

'We are proud to defend the country': Kibbutz Movement commemorates its 3,422 fallen

In the past year, an additional 322 fallen and murdered from among the Kibbutzim Movements were added - most of them were victims of the October 7 Massacre and casualties of the war that followed.

 Kibbutz Nir Oz after the massacre

Masa Israel Journey to mark Remembrance Day with 5,000 attendees

The ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun will pay homage to several Masa alumni and new immigrants killed during the war.

2023 Masa Israel Journey Remembrance Day Ceremony

Israel’s anglo community to mark Remembrance Day in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post, the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO), the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, and the Margaret and Sylvan Adams Family Foundation will hold a special ceremony on Sunday.

 2023 Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for the English-Speaking Community