Yom HaZikaron Starts

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AKA Name	Yom Hazikaron l'Chalalei Ma'arachot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot Ha'eivah, Israel's Memorial Day, Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:12	#YomHazikaron
Related Hashtags	#Israel, #YomHashoah, #Jerusalem
2023 Date	April 24, 2023
2024 Date	May 13, 2024

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Yom HaZikaron Starts (Israel) in 2023

Monday, Apr 24

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Yom HaZikaron Starts (Israel) History

Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) seeks to remember those who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel. This day serves as a national day of mourning. It honors those soldiers who fought in the War of Independence as well as subsequent battles. On the preceding day, a one-minute siren is sounded in the evening. The following morning, a two-minute siren is sounded before a national memorial ceremony is held.

Yom HaZikaron was established in 1963 by the Israelian parliament. It is observed annually near the 4th of lyar.

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Updated 05:12

On Yom Hazikaron, we honor and remember Israel’s fallen soldiers as well as all lives lost by terror. We mourn with the families who have lost loved ones and extend our deepest sympathies to them. May their memories be a blessing. #YomHazikaron #NeverForget. https://t.co/rDL8K6edOB
— B'nai Brith Canada (@bnaibrithcanada) April 24, 2023

In honour of Yom Hazikaron, join us this coming Monday, April 24th for a memorial service for Israel's fallen soldiers and civilians killed in war and terror attacks. Located at the @JCCVancouver, register now to attend: https://t.co/Xyey6e1udm https://t.co/or1OFDtvt7
— Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (@JewishVancouver) April 20, 2023

A meaningful and moving Yom Hazikaron ceremony hosted by @JewishVancouver @JCCVancouver honouring the 24,213 fallen @IDF soldiers and the 4,255 victims of terror. May their memory be for a blessing #YomHaZikaron 🇨🇦🇮🇱🕯 https://t.co/ZLEogCTDiA
— Nico Slobinsky (@nicoslobinsky) April 25, 2023

Yom HaZikaron Starts (Israel) Facts

The theme for Yom HaZikaron in 2022 was These Are Our Stories.
Yom HaZikaron begins with an official ceremony at the Western Wall, as the flag of Israel is lowered to half staff. Places of entertainment are closed for the day by law. Radio and television stations play programs about Israel's wars and show programming that conveys the somber mood of the day.
Israel’s national memorial flower is the Dam Hamaccabim flower (Hebrew: דם המכבים, Blood of the Maccabees)

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Updated 05:12 Monday Evening Marks the Beginning of Memorial Day in Israel (Yom HaZikaron) - Behold Israel

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Yom HaZikaron: Songs In Memory Of Our Fallen

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Yom HaZikaron Starts (Israel) Top Events and Things to Do

Wear a special Yizkor sticker if you have lost a loved one. These stickers are meant to honor and remember those soldiers killed in war.
Attend a public memorial. Many are held throughout Israel including one at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl.
Watch a short film for Yom HaZikaron. Here are our suggestions:
A Bravery Fiercer than Death: The 35 Heroes of Gush Etzion (2013)
Echoes of a Shofar (2012)
The Volunteers: Answering the Call of History (2011)