יום הרצל
Herzl Day 2009
Find the exact dates for Herzl Day 2009 (5769), including when it begins and ends.
When is Herzl Day 2009?
Observed on
Monday, May 4, 2009
Herzl Day is observed on the 10th of Iyar, typically in May.
Significance
Herzl Day honors the visionary whose efforts laid the foundations for the establishment of the State of Israel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herzl Day
Herzl Day is observed on the 10th of Iyar, the Hebrew date of Theodor Herzl's death in 1904. Herzl is known as the father of modern political Zionism and the visionary behind the establishment of a Jewish state. He convened the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland in 1897.
The official state ceremony is held at Herzl's grave on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by national leaders. Schools conduct educational programs about Herzl's life, the Zionist movement, and the founding of the state. The Israel Prize ceremony is also traditionally held on this day, recognizing outstanding contributions to Israeli society.
About Herzl Day in 2009
Herzl Day (יום הרצל) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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