JC Israel Briefing Day 572: Israel marks Yom Hazikaron - The Jewish Chronicle

Community recalls fallen soldiers, terror victims

The Cleveland Jewish community united on April 29 in honor of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day.

JC Israel Briefing Day 572: Israel marks Yom Hazikaron - The Jewish Chronicle

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Western Wall Illuminated with Names of 30,646 Israeli Soldiers, Terror Victims

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.

As Israel marks Yom HaZikaron, 59 hostage families still wait for their loved ones to come home

Beginning Tuesday night, Jews and Israelis around the world will observe Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, honoring victims of terror and fallen soldiers. Less than 24 hours later, as the sun sets on Wednesday, the nation will pivot into Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, a celebration of independence, resilience, and survival. But for 59 families whose loved ones remain hostages in Gaza, celebration feels impossible, their hearts st…