Yom hazikaron

Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7

Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 IDF soldiers, both active-duty and reservists have been killed. Among them were 47 Lone Soldiers.

A Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem Theater, honoring the memory of the Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7th
Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the Nova music festival massacre memorial site in Re’im Forest, near the Israeli-Gaza border, during Israel’s Memorial Day, April 21, 2026.

Israel honors fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day as US-Iran talks begin in Islamabad

A legacy of love and service: Remembering Ariel Sosnov

A legacy of love and service: Remembering Ariel Sosnov

Memorial ceremony on Har Herzl in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.

Remembrance Day: Honoring the lives lost with mission-driven innovation


A memorial of stickers: The modern vigil for Israel's fallen

The modern vigil for Israel’s fallen: the walls of Israel are covered with the many faces that represent the price of living as a free people in our land. 

Close-up of a sticker mosaic, one of many.

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

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

Yad Labanim head: Keep arguments out of cemeteries on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day this year will be more painful than ever, don't sully it with division, says Ben-Shem.

People stand still in Tel Aviv, as a two-minute siren is sounded across Israel to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6, 2024

David fell on Oct. 7. His wife will honor him at Remembrance Day event 

Anat Meir will light the torch at the Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for English speakers organized by the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, The Jerusalem Post, and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

 Anat and David Meir with their baby.

A joint memorial service is needed this year more than ever - opinion

Change starts with the ability to hear, feel, and acknowledge the pain of the other. This is our mission in the Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, this year more than ever.

 A RECORD crowd of over 15,000 attended last year’s 18th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial event, held in Tel Aviv.

Cabinet to approve Oct. 7 memorial day during meeting on Sunday

It is proposed that every year on Tishrei 24 there will be a national memorial day to commemorate the events that took place on October 7, including a state ceremony.

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival placed outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024

The Jewish Agency Holds Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Fallen IDF Soldiers and Victims of Terror

This year’s ceremony marks 75th anniversary of Kfar Etzion battle. The ceremony held each year honors those who fell in Israeli military conflicts, as well as in terror and antisemitic attacks.

 2023 Jewish Agency Holds Memorial Day Ceremony

English Israel Remembrance Day ceremony held in Jerusalem

Avi Mayer: “For twenty-four hours, we are all part of the families of grief. On Yom Hazikaron, we are united in our grief and remembrance.”

 Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer speaks at an Israel Remembrance Day ceremony at the Museum of Tolerance, on April 24, 2023.

Herzogs greet outstanding soldiers ahead of Independence Day

Immediately after the fly-past, Herzog and IDF Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi will inspect the soldiers, who represent different units of the army, navy and air force.

 President Isaac Herzog speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at Yad Vashem, April 17, 2023.