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Israel comes to a halt during the Yom HaZikaron siren, 2014

Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Observed the day before Independence Day, it reminds us of the steep price of freedom.

This year hits especially hard. We remember those lost on October 7th, at the Supernova Festival, and in the ongoing war—as well as Jews murdered in antisemitic attacks abroad.

When the sirens sound, the nation stands still. In our silence, we remember.

Their memory lives on—in our hearts, our homeland, and our hope.

As we stand in silence this Yom HaZikaron, our prayers rise for more than memory—they rise for unity, for safety, for Israel’s future.

We pray for the souls of the fallen.

For the healing of the wounded.

For the return of the hostages.

For the protection of our soldiers.

And for peace rooted in justice and strength.

Am Yisrael prays as one.

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Lag BaOmer—the 33rd day of the Omer—is a day of light and unity: when the plague on Rabbi Akiva’s 24,000 students ceased, we honour Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai with bonfires and Meron pilgrimages, and celebrate Jewish pride with parades inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

First Night of Selichot at the Kotel 2015

First Night of Selichot at the Kotel 2015

Thousands praying at the Kotel the First Night of Selichot