Remembrance Day
On this day: Armistice agreement to end World War I signed
The armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne outside Paris; it silenced the guns within hours of its ratification.
Pro-Palestine groups plan protests on Armistice Day in United Kingdom
Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds
Remembering Shulamit Newman, a true Jerusalem icon of warmth and faith
Amsterdam war memorial vandalized by anti-Israel activists on Remembrance Day eve
Netherlands Police said in a statement that the cenotaph for Dutch casualties of World War II was vandalized sometime before dawn, and they are seeking three suspects.
Israel’s turning point: leadership, accountability, and an uncertain future - opinion
A reflection on leadership, responsibility, and Israel’s uncertain direction amid war, politics, and national division.
OneFamily brings 1,000 bereaved Israelis together for Remembrance Day
OneFamily’s Remembrance Day ceremony for fallen soldiers and victims of terror brings hundreds of bereaved together.
From sirens to song: Friendship forged in Israel’s shared loss - opinion
Yossi and Moshe fought together, fell together, and now, rest together side by side on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.
From Passover to sirens: Why Jewish survival still demands action - opinion
In every single generation, there are those who would seek our destruction – but we are still here.
Grapevine: Remembrance, appreciation
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel's Remembrance, Independent days did not change - we did - comment
From childhood awe to adult loss and connection, Israel’s holidays change as people grow older and more rooted.
Independence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call
Maybe we need that last one as a new tradition of ringing another siren at the beginning of every Independence Day – an alert that we are part of a very special country.
Embracing grief and joy - opinion
To understand Israel, and perhaps the Jewish story more broadly, you need to understand how we relate to time, memory, and loss.
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
“People need someone to resonate with what they feel. Songs help them not feel alone,” says Dr. Ayelet Dassa, a music therapist and researcher at Bar-Ilan University.
