Chabad distributes O.U. disaster-relief funds in Oklahoma

Published on May 29, 2013

Chabad distributed some $15,000 in disaster-relief funds provided by the Orthodox Union to Oklahomans affected by the recent devastating tornado.

Reflections on the first mourner’s daddish in honor of Memorial Day

Published on May 23, 2013

Kaddish - The origins of this most famous Jewish prayer are shrouded in history. Most agree that it began with the central words, “Y’hei Sh’mei Rabbah Mevorach L’Olam u’l’Almei Almaya,” or “May God’s Name be praised now and forever.” One source suggests that the Kaddish was originally recited at the conclusion of a learning session in the study halls of ancient Israel. After engaging in the sacred task of study, these words were recited to show honor and reverence for the learning and to pay respect to the teacher.

Moving and Shaking

By Ryan Torok
Published on April 24, 2013

Leaders from Los Angeles’ Jewish and Israel communities came together to celebrate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers and victims of terror, on April 14 at Stephen S. Wise Temple in Bel Air.

65 Years of Israel- capturing the Israeli essence (Part 1)

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 16, 2013

In their memory…

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 15, 2013

Israel observes Memorial Day with siren, ceremonies

Published on April 15, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a national memorial ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers that no one will succeed in destroying Israel.

Seven thoughts for Yom HaAtzmaut

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 15, 2013

Dating with Kids – Mine, His & Theirs

By Ilana Angel
Published on May 29, 2012

Calif.‘s oldest female vet, 102, reaches out with compassion

By Jane Ulman
Published on May 23, 2012

This Memorial Day, World War II Veteran Bea Abrams Cohen will be attending ceremonies at Los Angeles National Cemetery, paying tribute to all the men and women who have died fighting while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Siren ushers in Israel’s Memorial Day

Published on April 24, 2012

A one-minute siren marked the beginning of Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day, Israel's official Memorial Day.

Peres at Memorial Day ceremony: IDF is stronger than ever

Published on April 24, 2012

The Israel Defense Forces is stronger than ever, President Shimon Peres told bereaved families at Israel's Memorial Day ceremony in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday night.

Israeli soldier killed in Mount Herzl stage collapse

Published on April 18, 2012

One woman was killed and several people were injured after a stage collapsed on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Beaches Belong to the People, Even in Greenwich

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on June 2, 2011

Petition requests break between Memorial, Independence days

Published on May 9, 2011

Bereaved families and their supporters have signed a petition calling for a break between Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Israelis observe national Memorial Day

Published on May 9, 2011

Israel continued its observance of Memorial Day, or Yom HaZikaron with a two-minute siren sounded across the country.

Euroleague basketball finals changed to accommodate Israeli team

Published on April 6, 2011

The start time of the Euroleague championship basketball game has been moved up by several hours to accommodate an Israeli team that does not want to play on its Memorial Day. On Wednesday, the Euroleague said the May 8 final of its Final Four tournament in Barcelona, Spain, would be played at 5:30 p.m. Israel time, so as not to interfere with Yom Hazikaron, the memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Jewish leaders slam memorial day for expelled Germans

Published on February 17, 2011

Jewish leaders and political groups in Germany condemning a proposed national day of remembrance for the 12 million ethnic Germans expelled from Eastern Europe after World War II. The proposal was to be heard in parliament Thursday.

For the Kids

By Abby Gilad
Published on May 27, 2004

For The Kids

Remembering the Fallen

By Teddy Weinberger
Published on April 11, 2002

The day before Israel's Independence Day is Yom HaZikaron Lechalelay Tsahal (Memorial Day for the Fallen of the Israel Defense Forces), which this year begins on Monday night April 15.

It is characteristically Jewish to place Memorial Day right before Independence Day. Whereas in the Catholic tradition, for example, you have the exuberant Mardi Gras before the austere Lent, in Judaism, you have the Fast of Esther precede the gaiety of Purim, and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) a few days before Succot, traditionally, the happiest of Jewish holidays.

Don’t Forget Israel’s Fallen

By Yuval Rotem
Published on April 27, 2000

During May, both the United States and Israel will mark their respective Memorial Days. While the American version will have many remembrance events, most people will spend the day at barbecues, picnics or at the beach. This is not the case in Israel.