Memorial Day

Teens restore monument honoring fallen soldiers

Jordan Valley high school students restore local IDF monument, finish just in time for Memorial Day.

Watch: Memorial Day ceremony from New York

Watch a Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) ceremony from Park East Synagogue in New York.

'Our existence has a price'

'Our existence and freedom have a price,' says President Rivlin in Memorial Day address at the Western Wall.

'We will eternalize the past, and determinedly build the future'

Israel inaugurates new Hall of Remembrance for fallen soldiers on Jerusalem's Mount Herzl.

Haredi community holds memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers

Amid growing incitement, haredi community holds Bnei Brak ceremony commemorating fallen haredi soldiers.

'I haven't come full circle yet'

Fiancee of murdered IDF soldier Hadar Goldin speaks about what Memorial Day means for her.

'We have Memorial Day 365 days a year'

Parents of fallen soldier: 'On Pesach, we leave two extra chairs, one for Elijah the Prophet, and one for our son Oren."

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23,544 fallen Israeli soldiers

Defense Ministry publishes casualty statistics for all operations in defense of Israel and the pre-state Jewish community since 1860.

Disabled vet accused of strangling mother on Memorial Day

Tumultuous relationship between mother, son ended with her murder. Lawyer: 'My client needs help, not prison.'

We need to put the Yizkor back into Memorial Day

Jewish Federations of North America president opines that American Memorial Day should be more like Israel's Memorial Day.

Watch: Israel Memorial Day as a day of education

Arutz Sheva speaks to Lev HaTorah to understand why yeshivot visit Har Herzl on Memorial Day.

The loss of a son and the feeling of a national family

Family of IDF soldier Max Steinberg reflects on the strength they receive from Israeli unity on Memorial Day.

Lone soldier's legacy commemorated on Memorial Day

Ten years ago, Michael Levin was killed in the Second Lebanon War - but the Lone Soldier Center in his name has given hope to hundreds.

Netanyahu hugs terror victim's brother despite outburst

Rahamim Cohen, Netanyahu embrace after awkward heckling during Memorial Day ceremony.

Fmr ambassador to US Oren: 'We will never be defeated'

'We live in an age of miracles,' says MK Michael Oren, where universal bereavement mixes with triumphant celebration.

Personal story

20 years later: Remembering the friend I lost

20 years since David Boim's murder by terrorists, childhood friend Yoni Kempinski asks his mother how it's possible to move on.

'Hug Squad' consoles widows, orphans on Memorial Day

Unique IDFWO project providess much-needed support during visits to military cemeteries.

Palestinian 'bereavement' at prestigious Jerusalem high school

Hebrew University HS students boycott Memorial Day event over invitation of Arab family in shocking 'comparison of IDF to terror.'

Heartbreaking

Watch: Victim's brother confronts Netanyahu

Brother of ax victim Tzvika Cohen who was himself brutally stabbed interrupts PM's speech for terror victims, before breaking down sobbing.

PM at terror victim event: 'Our enemies won't accept us'

Prime Minister interrupted by bereaved family member at Memorial Day ceremony; tells families: 'I salute your endurance.'

Did Ya'alon take a pot shot at Elor Azariya on Memorial Day?

At official ceremony Ya'alon warns 'not to lose humanity' by overusing force, in seemingly subtle jab at Hevron soldier.

Watch: Thanks to heroic sacrifice, 'We Are Home'

Kippalive releases an uplifting song to a classic tune, celebrating the miraculous return of the Jewish nation to Israel.

Memorial Day: PM vows to bring back missing soldiers' remains

Memorial Day continues with minute silence, moving ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery.

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'My son gave his soul for the eternal nation'

Father of Benaya Sarel who fell fighting in Gaza speaks of the great efforts required on Memorial Day, and his thanks in spite of the loss.

'Where sadness and glory live together'

US Ambassador reflects on the 'bitter and sweet' of Memorial Day-Independence Day, and honors Foreign Volunteers who helped found Israel.

'All of us are fragments which together create a whole'

Dafna Meir's daughter, Renana, gives a moving speech at Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

Ya'alon: Opportunity for peace deal must come from within Israel

Ultimately, a peace deal with the PA should be only the business of the PA and Israel - but it won't happen soon, Ya'alon says.

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Rivlin: I prayed this year would see no more bereaved families

Special ceremony in Jerusalem to tell terror victims' stories after year of attacks.

Yom Hazikaron begins

Netanyahu: Before peace with enemies, make peace among ourselves

Memorial Day for Israel's fallen fighters and terror victims begins with Prime Minister's address at Jerusalem memorial.

Hadar Goldin's father calls for unity on Memorial Day

'If on Memorial Day we remain divided, then we cannot move on to Independence Day," Prof. Simcha Goldin maintains.

Nachshon Wachsman's mother: Israelis don't know what they have

The mother of kidnapped, murdered soldier Nachshon Wachsman talks about sense of loss, disappointment.

Former Def Min: We are right, but we are not pure

Shaul Mofaz gives Memorial Day speech, offering both confidence in Israel's actions, criticism of Palestinian 'subjugation.'

Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron

Bereaved parents welcome new baby shortly before Memorial Day

Fallen soldier's mother gives birth hours before start of Memorial Day. She describes the combination of joy and loss.

Reuven and Eli, friends who fell in the line of duty

Ceremony to memorialize Jews murdered in anti-Semitic attacks

Yom Hazikaron ceremony remembering victims of global anti-Semitism to be lead by family of Jewish teacher murdered in Yemen.

31 killed in terror attacks this year - 29 since September

Statistics released ahead of Memorial Day; 2,576 total killed in terror since 1948.

A day to join Israelis in a sad circle of grief

Op-ed: Israeli Ambassador to the UN describes his task to convey the unique spirit of Israeli Memorial Day to the world.

When the 'Melody of the Souls' came down from Heaven

Religious superstar Hanan Ben-Ari reveals the moving story behind his stirring song, and its connection to Memorial Day.

For the fallen: Flag-laying ceremony held ahead of Memorial Day

Major military officials head traditional ceremony to honor the IDF's fallen heroes.

Memorial Day: 23,447 fallen soldiers since 1948

68 soldiers added to the list of the fallen in 2015/6; nation to hold ceremonies at military cemeteries nationwide.

The Koren Yizkor: Memory and meaning, remembrance and hope

Who Can Count the Dust of Jacob?

Viral Photo: On Flight to Madrid, Israelis Stood in Silence

Passenger captured a proud moment on an El Al flight. Meanwhile, Muslims in Eilat and Jerusalem disrespected the siren.

Watch: What is Memorial Day Like for Bereaved Parents?

Parents of fallen soldiers speak on the nuances of a national Memorial Day - and how it brings the nation together.

Levinsky Park Denizens Fail to Stand for Memorial Day Sirens

Photographer Shaul Golan decided to spend Memorial Day in Levinsky Park in south Tel Aviv, far from his usual “beat” in Bnei Brak.

Watch: Police Flout Court Ruling on Jewish Temple Mount Prayer

'The court can say whatever it wants - the police have a policy here,' officer tells group who tried to say prayer for fallen soldiers.

Rabbi Uri Sherki: Despite Tragedy, We Must Embrace Life

Rabbi Uri Sherki said that while the death of his son Shalom was an unimaginable tragedy, it brought together Israelis of all backgrounds.

Watch: Moving Tribute to Terror Victim Shalom Yohai Sherki

'I wanted so much for us to sing together at your wedding!' Tearful eulogies for Israel's most recent victim of terror.

Tough Memorial Day for Mother of Baby Terror Victim Adelle Biton

Mother of 4 year-old who died in Feb. after March 2013 car attack left her critically injured says she tries to keep Adelle's memory alive.

They Fought, They Sacrificed - and They Brought Us Back to Life

Israel Remembers 23,320 Fallen Soldiers Since 1860

Defense Ministry figures reveal 116 security force personnel killed in last year alone, with 2,538 civilians murdered by terror since 1950.

Letter from the Chairwoman of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization

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

Aharon Hershler: First Victim of Arab Terror, Murdered in 1873

Aharon Hershler, son of prominent Hungarian rabbi, was shot by Arabs 12 times in Jerusalem, becoming Israel's first terror victim.

'From the IDF, You've Joined the Army of God in Heaven'

Esther Maleko wrote a heartrending letter to her brother, 1st Sgt. Moshe Maleko, who was killed in Gaza.

'Only Readiness to Fight Can Deter and Decide War'

Netanyahu addresses central Memorial Day ceremony after sirens sound for nationwide two minutes of silence.

Haredi Campaign Encourages Memorial Day Minute of Silence

New campaign seeks to fight negative media portrayal of haredim ignoring sirens by instituting quiet prayers that everyone can say.

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'Facebook Generation? This is a Generation of Lions!'

Givati Brigade Commander says Gaza war proved 'Facebook and Youtube generation' is up to the job of defending Israel.

Bennett: We Won't Forgive Nations that Sanctify Terrorists

Jewish Home chairman participates in ceremony in Jerusalem honoring Memorial Day.