Yom HaZikaron Starts

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AKA NameYom 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
HashtagsCompiled on#YomHazikaron
Related Hashtags#Israel, #YomHashoah, #Jerusalem
2024 Date12 May 2024
2025 Date30 April 2025

Yom HaZikaron Starts (Israel)

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Yom HaZikaron, Israel's national remembrance day, honours the memories of soldiers and civilian victims of terrorism. This commemoration not only pays tribute to the lives lost in armed conflicts since the establishment of the State of Israel but also those who have been victims of acts of terror. A solemn day of national awareness, the observance intertwines prolifically with the overall Israeli ethos of ‘remembrance and resilience', urging citizens to reflect on the heavy sacrifices made for the country.

Historically, Yom HaZikaron has its roots firmly lodged in the aftermath of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Over time, it was officially decreed as a national day of remembrance, securing a day prior to Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. This was done to reflect upon the cost of freedom. For the UK audience, it is important to note that Yom HaZikaron gives an opportunity to understand the significant sacrifices made by Israelis for their homeland. Drawing possible parallels to the UK's Remembrance Day, it helps to foster a shared sentiment of honour and respect for fallen heroes.

While Yom HaZikaron is not extensively recognized in the wider UK, it is observed within the Jewish community with solemnity and reverence. Synagogues across the country hold memorial services with traditional prayers and poignant ceremonies remembering the fallen. Such events may be of interest to those in the UK wishing to show solidarity or further their understanding of Israeli culture. As per the Hebrew calendar, Yom HaZikaron begins at sundown on the 4th day of the month of Iyar, which usually falls in late April or early May according to the Gregorian calendar used in the UK.

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Facts about Yom HaZikaron

  • The theme for Yom HaZikaron in 2022 was These Are Our Stories.
  • Flags are flown at half-mast, places of entertainment are closed, and radio and television programming are dedicated solely to documentaries, stories of heroic battles and lives lost in war or terrorist attacks.

Top things to do in the UK for Yom HaZikaron

  • 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.

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