The day before Yom HaAtzma’ut – Israeli Independence Day – is Yom HaZikaron – Israeli Remembrance Day. The Knesset (parliament) in Israel officially designated this as “Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism.”

In 2016, Yom HaZikaron begins at sunset on Tuesday May 10th.

Appropriate observances include relevant readings during services and study of Israel’s history and the sacrifices made by so many. One might light a Yahrzeit candle, recite El Maleh Rahamim and also, with a Minyan, Mourner’s Kaddish.

The highlighted terms above include links to www.myjewishlearning.com – a great site for information about all facets of Jewish life, religion, peoplehood, history and Israel.

Here from 2015 is a poignant, personal teaching about Yom HaZikaron.