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Yerushalaim, 5th of Iyar, 5776

Jerusalem, 10th-12th May, 2016

 

Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut - Israeli Memorial Day & Independence Day

 

The photo is part of my photographic exhibition featuring 21 laminated panels. The images of the exhibit represent the symbols of Jewish festivals or anniversaries throughout the year.

The exhibition has been shown in various places.

See on flickr : "Light and Tradition"

www.flickr.com/photos/studiodobs/albums/72157689952244162

 

Since the establishment of the State of Israel, four new holidays have been added to the Jewish calendar - Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), and Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day). In Israel, these holidays are observed as national holidays.

The Israeli Knesset established the day before Yom HaAtzmaut as Yom HaZikaron, a Memorial Day for soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the War of Independence and in other subsequent battles.

Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, marks the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on or near the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls in April/May.

 

Hatikva-The National Anthem of Israel :

youtu.be/c_9N1ldPtQ8

youtu.be/GQCu9kl68Tg

youtu.be/-BP_2FPjNzI

Jerusalem of Gold :

youtu.be/JH8gtdDA5x0

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