Day of Remembrance

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Day of Remembrance

Israeli holiday

Also known as: Yom Ha-Zikaron

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…holiday is also considered a Day of Remembrance (Yom Ha-Zikaron)—now a separate holiday in Israel observed the day prior to Israel’s Independence Day—and Jews on this date commemorate the creation of the universe. It is also thought of as the Day of Judgment (Yom Ha-Din). The Mishna further outlines many…
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…holiday is also considered a Day of Remembrance (Yom Ha-Zikaron)—now a separate holiday in Israel observed the day prior to Israel’s Independence Day—and Jews on this date commemorate the creation of the universe. It is also thought of as the Day of Judgment (Yom Ha-Din). The Mishna further outlines many…
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