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

|ByYAHAV SHORER
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

Yom HaAtzmaut follows on the heels of Israel’s somber and sobering Day of Remembrance. This year, we had the honor to attend such a service with our friends from Nes Harim.

|ByHOLLY CIN
The Israeli flag.

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

On Memorial Day, a personal reflection from Eilat on the love for Israel - its landscapes, its people, and the unique challenges and beauty that make it one of a kind.

|By AVI BENAYAHU
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

A group of attendees began singing the Israeli national anthem in protest as Ambassador Marco Sermoneta denounced critics of the IDF and the State of Israel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Masa Israel Journey hosts world’s largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

More than 4,500 people attended and thousands of viewers watched the memorial, which is the largest English-language memorial in Israel.

APRIL 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY
Bereaved family members, Doron Almog, Chairman of The Jewish Agency, and Meir Holtz, CEO of Masa Israel Journey.

Rabbi Marvin Hier at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem: “God doesn’t want to run the world alone”

Co-Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem spoke at Yom HaZikaron Memorial, shared a message of faith and resilience

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Left to right: Rabbi Marvin Hier, Yossi Cohen, Danny Danon, and Larry A. Mizel.

Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Chairman: “A time to mourn. To remember. To honor."

Chairman Larry A. Mizel spoke at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem's Yom HaZikaron Memorial, urged to keep the memory of the fallen and build unity

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Larry A. Mizel, Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, speaking at the Yom HaZikaron Memorial at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall in Jerusalem

"Perhaps more than ever, the sound of this memorial siren is also a true alarm, commanding us to unite and to come together," President Isaac Herzog said.

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir at the Western Wall during the Remembrance Day ceremony, April 29, 2025.

Ambassador Danny Danon: “Behind every statistic is a family forever changed”

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at English-language Yom HaZikaron gathering at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the UN, speaking at the Yom HaZikaron Memorial at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

Givati cmdr. from Rafah: We will not relent until victory is ours

"In the Givati Brigade, Memorial Day is not merely symbolic. It is deeply rooted in the heart of the brigade and hearts of the fighters and commanders."

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldier, Givati Brigade Commander, Colonel Liron Batito

WATCH: Remembrance Day ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers at Yad LaBanim

At the ceremony, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana was interrupted by a bereaved father who said Ohana "did not deserve to speak about my son."

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a bereaved father at the Remembrance Day ceremony at Yad LaBanim, Jerusalem, April 29. 2025.

Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem to host Remembrance Day Memorial in English honoring Israel's fallen

WATCH: The Ceremony for Israel’s English-speaking community to be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 starting 7:50 pm.

APRIL 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE MUSEUM of Tolerance, Jerusalem.

Honoring Israel’s Fallen on Yom HaZikaron at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

WATCH: Ceremony for Israel’s English-speaking community to be held on April 29 at 18:45.

APRIL 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE JERUSALEM
The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem

True face of Israel is found in the torch held by inspirational heroes - editorial

They are the true face of Israel. And what a beautiful face it is.

APRIL 21, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Torch lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl