Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel’s ‘High Holidays’
In these special articles and videos, Shalom Hartman Institute scholars explore the meaning of Israel's Independence Day and the Memorial Day for Soldiers and Terror Victims.
We recommend that you begin with Donniel Hartman's essay, "From Yom Hashoah to Yom Ha'atzmaut - the new 'High Holidays' of Israel." This article frames the way that many in Israel view this time of year, and offers a guide to those outside Israel of the depth and meaning of these holidays in Israel.
Yom Hazikaron, Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism, 2019 in Israel will begin the evening of Tuesday, 7 May, and ends the evening of Wednesday, 8 May, with a "tekkes ma'avar," a ceremony "transferring" from Memorial Day to a celebration of the 71st Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, from the evening of 8 May through Thursday, 9 May.