The joy of Independence Day is inseparable from the memory of those who made it possible.

Eli Kay, a 26-year-old new immigrant from South Africa, was murdered in a terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem in November of 2022.

This is a beautiful, moving video that pays tribute to the many IDF soldiers who have given their lives defending their land.

We don't have to wait until Memorial Day to express gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price to establish and protect the Jewish state.

At the emotional 'Singing in the Square' Yom HaZikaron ceremony, recently freed hostage Sagi Dekel Chen performed 'Children of Life' alongside renowned musician Idan Raichel on piano.

This year’s program honored First Sgt. Michael Levin, a 22-year-old lone soldier from Philadelphia killed in the 2006 Lebanon War, and Sara Blaustein, a 53-year-old mother of four from New York murdered in a 2001 terror attack near Efrat.

The war in Gaza continues to take a heavy toll, with 849 Israeli soldiers killed since the October 7 Hamas massacre—412 of them during the ground campaign.

The Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) siren sounded on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. During the siren, Israelis stop what they are doing and reflect on fallen soldiers, police, and terror victims, 30,646 since the founding of the State of Israel.

On Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), the names of 30,646 Israeli security forces and terror victims who lost their lives since the founding of the State of Israel are displayed at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. 

Israeli fighter jets flew overhead as the siren sounded on Israeli Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror

The OneFamily Memorial Day Ceremony offers a raw, intimate space where bereaved families openly share their grief, honor their loved ones, and find solace without pretense or explanation.

Contending with his own deep loss, the son of a terror victim finds new meaning in life by helping others deal with their grief.

IDF Maj. Aryeh Ziering was killed while fighting Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

Since last Memorial Day (April 25, 2023), 1,594 Israeli soldiers and civilians have died.

The one-minute siren is meant to honor those who died in Israel's wars and in terror attacks.

Every year on Israeli Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Berthe Badehi tells the story of her grandson, Lt. Gil, who was a platoon commander in the IDF Armored Corps.

Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it's a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. "They can never kill the spirit of this nation."

So many innocent people were murdered in Israel in senseless car rammings, stabbings, and other acts of terror.

More than 500 female soldiers have been killed in combat operations in Israel over the past 50 years. Today, we honor their memory.

Take down the walls, allow the pain to flow and experience the loss, educator Ari Abramowitz urges young Jews on Yom Hazikaron.

Israel's Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel's fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.

Through a unique initiative, Viki Angel Cohen is using her little brother's favorite foods to remember him and share his memory.

While all of Israel will commemorate the Jewish State's Memorial Day beginning this evening, family members of fallen IDF soldiers mark the solemn day in their own way thanks to an Israeli NGO.

Each year, Israel observes two somber days of remembrance within a week, followed by Independence Day celebrations throughout the country. The connection is profound.

With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.

'You’re my lost boy, but you’re never gone.' Two bereaved mothers will forever mourn their sons, who became victims of terror.

Recalling Ohad Shadmi, a pilot and squadron commander, whose family helped protect the Jewish state in the skies and on the ground.

An anecdote related to the recent return of the remains of a soldier who went missing in battle over three decades ago exposes the depth of Israel's dedication to its fallen soldiers.

Hundreds of thousands of Jews in communities from Kyiv to Morocco and India participate in Yom HaZikaron ceremony.

The ceremony included clips about those who fell in Israel’s wars and in terror attacks, with an emphasis on lone soldiers from countries in the Diaspora.

At a ceremony in Arara, Jews, Muslim and Christian Arabs, and Druze honored the memory of IDF fallen soldiers.

Yom Hazikaron tells us that we are part of a community that witnesses and remembers in order to learn and care and build.

'I am certain your fathers see you, are proud and are watching over you. They are happy when you are happy,' Sara Netanyahu told the group.

Yom Hazikaron is a deeply emotional day for Israel as we remember and honor those who have fallen in defense of the Jewish State.

Memorial Day in Israel includes a two-minute siren nationwide in which nearly the entire country literally stops in its tracks to commemorate the fallen.

On Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, the country pays tribute to its fallen soldiers and terror victims.

Although public gatherings to honor Israel's fallen and celebrate independence have been cancelled due to coronavirus, there are many great ways to pay tribute and virtually participate.

Israel's Memorial Day and 73rd Independence Day are coming up, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation will be very different this year.

We must remain grateful to the soldiers and all who have given their life for the State of Israel and to those who fight for freedom everywhere in the world.

Israel came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks.