יום הזיכרון
Yom HaZikaron 2060
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When is Yom HaZikaron 2060?
Observed on
Tuesday, May 4, 2060
Yom HaZikaron is observed on the 4th of Iyar, the day before Yom HaAtzma'ut.
Significance
Yom HaZikaron creates a deliberate transition from mourning to celebration, emphasizing that Israel's independence came at a tremendous human cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) is observed on the 4th of Iyar, the day before Yom HaAtzma'ut. It commemorates fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism. A one-minute siren sounds at 8 PM the evening before, and a two-minute siren sounds at 11 AM the following day, during which the entire country stands in silence.
Memorial ceremonies are held at military cemeteries across Israel, and families visit the graves of fallen soldiers. Places of entertainment are closed by law, and television and radio broadcast memorial programming. The day is marked by solemn assembly, the reading of names of the fallen, and the lighting of memorial candles.
About Yom HaZikaron in 2060
Yom HaZikaron (יום הזיכרון) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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