Tag: Memorial Day

The text criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly subsidizing Hamas and obstructing Israel by building a pier off Gaza that cost $320 million.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the recent intense ceremonial days in Israel, including a split-screen Independence Day, a notable Memorial Day address, and the absence of the prime minister.
The essence of the Jewish soul is captured in the refusal to assimilate fully into other cultures, a deep commitment to tradition, and a profound grief for the sacrifices made throughout Jewish history.
Israel marked its subdued 76th Independence Day amid increased isolation and weariness, with canceled traditional festivities and ongoing domestic and international challenges.
A joint Memorial Day ceremony by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle - Families Forum brought together Israelis, Palestinians, and others impacted by the conflict to honor victims of the Israel-Hamas War, highlighting personal stories of loss and grief.
Israeli cabinet ministers faced heckling from protesters at memorial ceremonies across Israel on a solemn Memorial Day marred by ongoing conflicts.
The Women Warriors website pays tribute to the 52 Israeli female soldiers and security personnel who lost their lives in the last seven months of war, emphasizing their bravery and contributions to the security establishment.
Despite facing protests and backlash due to the conflict in Gaza, Israel's Eden Golan placed fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest, with her success driven by the popular vote rather than the juries.
In response to the turbulent events in Israel, including protests against the government's policies and the aftermath of terrorist attacks, Israelis have been mourning, protesting, and seeking hope during commemorations like Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut.
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on Tuesday.
On Israel's Memorial Day, tensions within Israeli society are heightened due to the ongoing crisis over the planned judicial overhaul.
Israel is currently immersed in a period of remembrance following Passover, with Holocaust Remembrance Day just passed and Memorial Day and Independence Day approaching, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the state's establishment.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the role of government in supporting the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and critic Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the debate on government support for the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy and feminist civil disobedience.
In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Don explore the themes of sorrow, loss, and politics in Israeli discourse regarding bereaved families, reflect on Israel's 69 years of independence through a historical lens imagining perspectives of immigrants from 1948, and consider who would best represent the nation by lighting the torches on Independence Day.
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the exclusion of J-Street from the Conference of Presidents, the controversy surrounding alternative ceremonies for Memorial Day and Independence Day, and present their First Annual State of the State Addresses.
The author expresses reluctance towards social gatherings like barbecues, proposing the idea of a holiday called "Fuck-Off Day" where everyone stays home.