BETWEEN YOM HASHOA & YOM HAZIKARON

The two "heaviest" days of the year in Israel are "Yom HaShoah" and "Yom HaZikaron". There's a special feeling when not only does your school commemorate them, but an entire country stops in solidarity, standing at attention for the siren. Nevertheless there are several significant differences symbolized by the week differentiating between the two.

Standing in silence for the Kedoshim, is it “chukat hagoyim?”

The Tallit that Saved Lives

I would like to share with you a miracle that happened to my friends and me, along with more than twenty IDF soldiers, thanks to a Tallit.

A Tale of Two Fathers

After his first Shabbos ends with an unspeakable tragedy, Shimon Ilan’s resilience & faith paves the way for an unexpected friendship and inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song Ein Davar Ra.

Lessons from Gush Etzion, Hevron – and My Great-Grandfather

Heroes Of Israel Day

What did The Rebbe of Lubavitch say to the soldiers who were injured in their duty in the IDF? And what is the right attitude towards this day?

13. The Siren and Moments of Silence on Yom Ha-zikaron

Chapter 4: Yom Ha-atzma’ut

The Knesset decided that “Two minutes of silence will be observed throughout the entire country, during which all work and travel will cease.”

12. Yom Ha-zikaron: A Day of Remembrance for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers

Chapter 4: Yom Ha-atzma’ut

From a halakhic standpoint, there is no need to institute a general memorial day for the holy soldiers who were killed in battle.

The Pain and the Pride

Israel is a roller-coaster, a thrill ride; We are currently in the "sandwich," in the segment between the twin triumphs of our glorious redemption from Egypt, and "Exodus 1948," when we re-established ourselves as a sovereign country.

Rav Kook on Why Are There So Many Wars in the Process of Geula

Appreciating the Altruism of the IDF

The young State of Israel has seen so many wars, and the question is: We would have thought that the redemptive process of Y'mot HaMashiach would include gradually having more and more peace! We shouldn't be surprised because the prophets teach us that Milchamot Gog u'Magog, where the nations try and take away the Land of Israel, is part of the plan, but why? Rav Kook relates to the Godly altruism and unity which inevitably are part of war, not only on the battle field but where all Jews especially help each other, more than usual. The class deals with the innocent and righteous who are killed in war, and the special status of the non-religious soldiers in their especially unique altruism.

Holy In Death, Holy In Life

Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) for the Fallen Soldiers of the IDF

Everything we have today is due to their sacrifice for the Jewish people.

Treasure And Trauma

A Time To Remember

MEMORIAL DAY

“I Shall Be Sanctified”

The students of Rabbi Akiva are aware that there is an obligation to give one's life in a time of religious persecution, but they are surprised at the fact that Rabbi Akiva fulfills the commandment of “Shema” even while being tortured to death.

Remembrance Day for Israeli Soldiers and Victims of Acts of Terror

Yom Hazikaron

Yom Hazikaron

"Yom HaZikaron" - A Personal Note

"Despite the great differences between us - you, workers on Kibbutz Zikim; I, a student at Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav in Jerusalem - and without hiding or overlooking our differences, it seems to me that there is much more uniting us than separating us."

Due Respect on "Yom HaZikaron"

There exists considerable confusion in the Israeli public regarding what ought to be the true nature and meaning of Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day). Many believe, superficially, that on Yom HaZikaron it is our duty to bow our heads in sorrow.

"The Very Same Fire" - Death and Redemption

One who receives something for nothing does not always know how to appreciate it as he should. The more we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of possessing the Land the greater will our bond with the Land be.