Memorial Day in Israel happens to be on the day in which Kfar Etzion fell to the Jordanian Arab Legion, which massacred hundreds on that day in May, 1948.

For the families of fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims, loss and loneliness are the norm. Yet this past weekend 130 bereaved families gathered together for Shabbat in a Jerusalem hotel to share both grief and comfort in advance of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Memorial Day, on Wednesday.

Israel came to a standstill on Wednesday to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,477 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks who have died over the course of the last 150 years.

In this hauntingly beautiful video, Keren Hayesod/United Israel Appeal expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of fallen IDF soldiers.

A unique aspect to the Jewish State is the observance of a somber Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, followed by joyous Independence Day festivities.

Ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the Defense Ministry’s commemoration branch is launching a new smartphone app with information on all events held by bereaved families across the country and throughout the year.

Jewish band Six13 released an emotional a capella video paying honor and tribute to Israeli's victims of war and terror.

On the eve of Israel's Memorial Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu paid tribute to Israeli soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.

The organization Friends of the IDF has produced a powerful video that honors IDF soldiers - the heroes of last year's Operation Protective Edge.

Since Israel was founded in 1948, numerous wars have taken a heavy toll on its small population. With a mandatory draft, most Israelis have lost someone on the battlefield.

This is a touching music video that commemorates Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) by recognizing the source of Israel's salvation.

As Israel remembers its fallen IDF soldiers and its terror victims, some bereaved mothers find a unique way to contend with the pain.

In an emotional tribute to Israel's victims of terror in 2014, fond memories of loved ones were shared.

The Jewish people have a blessing to bring to the world, especially to our Semitic cousins. If only they would stop shouting and crying and threatening long enough to listen, how different their lives would be!

Michael Levin, a 22-year-old American, was among the thousands of heroes who gave their lives for the Jewish State. The People of Israel remember him forever.

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, is a time to remember all those who lost their lives in struggle for Israeli independence as well as the soldiers who have died while serving in Israel’s armed forces. Victims of terror attacks are also remembered. Yom HaZikaron is a very somber holiday, unlike ‘Memorial Day’ in some other... Read more »