Israel Memorial Day

Yom HaZikaron, Israel Memorial Day, is observed the day before Israel Independence Day. On it the nation mourns the soldiers who have given their lives to protect the country, as well as victims of terror attacks. It will next be observed on May 4, 2022.

The Murder of a Hero

The Murder of a Hero

by Sara Yoheved Rigler
Roi Klein: An Israeli Hero Roi Klein: An Israeli Hero

Roi Klein: An Israeli Hero

Irreplaceable

Irreplaceable
Har Nof Rabbi Dies of Wounds

Har Nof Rabbi Dies of Wounds
Mourning Dalia

Mourning Dalia
A Wedding for the Jewish People

A Wedding for the Jewish People

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Her father and brother were murdered days before their wedding. Now Sarah Litman and her groom Ariel have invited everyone to their wedding.

Aish HaTorah Rabbi Murdered in Terrorist Attack

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Aish HaTorah Rabbi Murdered in Terrorist Attack

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Rabbi Reuven Biermacher loved every Jew and radiated a fervent passion for Torah.

The Knock on the Door

The Knock on the Door

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Despite the unimaginable pain of losing two sons, Miriam Peretz makes the daily choice to embrace life.

Remembering Staff Sergeant Liel Gidoni

Remembering Staff Sergeant Liel Gidoni

by Debbie Gutfreund
It Hurts to Part from You

It Hurts to Part from You

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A moving tribute to fallen Israeli soldiers.

Rabbi Yaakov Don & Ezra Schwartz: Cut Down in the Prime of Their Life

Rabbi Yaakov Don & Ezra Schwartz: Cut Down in the Prime of Their Life

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A beloved educator and a beloved student were murdered last week by an Arab terrorist.

The Solution to Israel’s Wave of Terror

The Solution to Israel’s Wave of Terror

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The Jewish people’s alternative to despair.

We Will Remember

We Will Remember

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A song in tribute to recent victims of terror.

Dafna Meir: A Heartbreaking Farewell

Dafna Meir: A Heartbreaking Farewell

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Murdered by an Arab terrorist in front of three of her children, her family says goodbye to a special soul.

Mother of Murdered Israeli Teen

Mother of Murdered Israeli Teen

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Remembering one year since the tragedy. Rachelle Fraenkel's inspiring message to the Jewish people.

A Tale of Two Heroes

A Tale of Two Heroes

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Personal glimpses of young men who gave their all for Israel.

Max’s Mission

Max’s Mission

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The short life and heroic death of Max Steinberg.

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

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The Gaza war means a particularly sobering Yom Hazikaron for Israel this year.

Defending David Gordon

Defending David Gordon

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His death has not been declared a suicide, despite what you may have read on the Internet.

Fighting for Life in Har Nof

Fighting for Life in Har Nof

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When my grandson and son-in-law got caught in the line of fire.

The Jerusalem Massacre

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Jerusalem Massacre

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Even tragedies have degrees.

God Does Not Work For Us

God Does Not Work For Us

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I thank God for bringing the boys back home.

The Unified Nation Theory

The Unified Nation Theory

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Thoughts from the funeral of the three teens.

Saying Goodbye to Sean

Saying Goodbye to Sean

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Sgt. Sean Carmeli fell in battle. The Aish HaTorah community – and the people of Israel – mourn his loss.

A Tribute to Our Fallen Soldiers

A Tribute to Our Fallen Soldiers

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A song dedicated to the brave Israeli soldiers and the unity of the Jewish people.

Those We Lost

Those We Lost

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A music video dedicated to the fallen of the 2014 Gaza Conflict.

The Tragic Death of Daniel Tragerman

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Tragic Death of Daniel Tragerman

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A timely message from the Book of Daniel.

David Gordon: Death of a Lone Soldier

David Gordon: Death of a Lone Soldier

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A tribute to David Menachem Gordon through his own moving words.

Three-Month-Old Baby’s Funeral

Three-Month-Old Baby’s Funeral

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My thoughts and feelings after attending the heart-rending funeral of the baby brutally killed by an Arab terrorist.

Killing a Dreamer

Killing a Dreamer

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An Arab terrorist killed Karen Yemima Mosquera, a convert from Ecuador, but he could not kill all her dreams.

Israel Mourns

Israel Mourns

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With tensions rising, the country mourns the tragic murder of two young people in two separate incidents.

(Not So) Ordinary Har Nof

(Not So) Ordinary Har Nof

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Har Nof is unremarkable on the outside, but extraordinary from the inside.

Rabbi Aryeh Kupinsky: Big Man with a Big Heart

Rabbi Aryeh Kupinsky: Big Man with a Big Heart

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Fighting the terrorists in the Har Nof shul, he undoubtedly saved many people's lives.

Rabbi Moshe Twersky: Students Speak

Rabbi Moshe Twersky: Students Speak

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Two Aish rabbis recollect studying with Rabbi Twersky.

Life and Death in Har Nof

Life and Death in Har Nof

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An update from Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller.

Hope for Heroism

Hope for Heroism

by Brothers for Life

After nearly losing their lives protecting the Jewish nation, injured Israeli soldiers are helping other injured soldiers.

Six Days in October

Six Days in October

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Nineteen years ago Nachshon Wachsman was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists.

The Year Without Purim

The Year Without Purim

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18 years after a series of deadly terror attacks, a unique quilt stitches together broken hearts.

One Family’s Loss

One Family’s Loss

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Yosi Karkash was killed in the Second Lebanon War when a Hezbollah rocket landed on his platoon, killing him and 11 comrades.

Gates of Heaven: A Yom HaZikaron Video

Gates of Heaven: A Yom HaZikaron Video

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A video for Israel Memorial Day.

Barricades of Prayer

Barricades of Prayer

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My summer with Israeli soldiers confronted my fear of living.

At the Crossroads

At the Crossroads

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With gratitude to the young men who fought for our freedom.

The Rabbi and the Professor

The Rabbi and the Professor

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A true story for Israel Remembrance Day.

Our Soldiers

Our Soldiers

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The idealism and faith of Israel's Army.

Seven Questions: Mother’s Pain, Mother’s Pride

Seven Questions: Mother’s Pain, Mother’s Pride

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Miriam Peretz paid an enormous sacrifice – twice -- in defense of Israel.

Olympic Silence

Olympic Silence

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Forty years after 11 athletes were murdered in Munich, Israel still mourns alone.

Encountering Terror

Encountering Terror

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If I turn my back on Israel, I am the one defeated.

Helping Victims of Terror

Helping Victims of Terror

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Liora Tedgi’s bargain with God.

The Gift of a Second Chance

The Gift of a Second Chance

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I will never forget that moment of eerie silence – the silence of those who were dead in every seat around me.

A Bravery Fiercer than Death

A Bravery Fiercer than Death

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The tragic yet inspiring story of the 35 heroes of Gush Etzion.

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