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Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.
Plan of forest to be planted in Mendoza, Argentina by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund in memory of those murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival

People wrapped in Israeli flags walk through the Ammunition Hill historic site in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024.

WATCH: A son's tale of an Ammunition Hill hero

People attend a commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp on January 27, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized, covered in green graffiti, police say


Names of five victims of Jaffa terror attack announced

The names of two other victims have not yet been released.

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

Knesset remembers: Memorial for victims of terror to be established in Knesset plaza

The Knesset Spokesperson announced that it will unveil a memorial this month honoring victims of terror attacks, featuring a unique design by artist Ella Littwitz.

 The newly planned Knesset memorial for Israeli terror victims.

Fifty years without my father - opinion

My father, Abraham ben Odes and Fischel, died 50 years ago this week. To me it feels impossible that he’s been gone so long and yet is such a strong presence in my mind and heart.

 ABRAHAM SLOPAK, the writer’s father, 1933.

October 7 Families National Memorial to host two dozen artists

Hosted by Rotem Sela and Hanoch Daum, the ceremony will take place on Monday, October 7, in Yarkon Park, and over 20 artists have been scheduled to perform. 

 A flyer for the October 7 Families National Memorial Ceremony

Jerusalem commemorates 23rd anniversary of 9/11 in stunning ceremony

WATCH: Join Us in Remembrance. On 9/11, the world changed forever. 2,983 lives were lost.

 Remembering 9/11 - Tolerance over Terrorism JNF-USA

Netanyahu responsible for divide on October 7 ceremony, Likud MK says

"Holding a ceremony like this, in the midst of a war, while our soldiers are risking their lives, is a mistake in judgment even before we get on to discussing who is managing the ceremony."

Likud MK Moshe Saada speaks at the Knesset. June 25, 2024.

October 7 state ceremony to proceed in Ofakim despite widespread opposition

Controversy surrounds the October 7 state memorial in Ofakim, with many victim families and kibbutzim rejecting government involvement.

Miri Regev (L) A house at Kibbutz Nirim burned on October 7 in the Hamas attack. (Illustration)

More Israeli artists refuse to perform at October 7 memorial ceremony sparking controversy

Several Israeli artists refused to perform at the October 7 memorial, sparking controversy.

 View of the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 2, 2023

Herzog proposes unity-focused October 7 ceremony at President's residence amid controversy

President Herzog's proposal came after multiple communities in the South affected by the October 7 massacre boycotted the state ceremony which will be led by Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

 President Isaac Herzog.

The vineyard of hope: Planting a vineyard in the wake of Oct. 7

'Mark my words, I will plant a vineyard in the name of those who perished.'

 YAAKOV HASAN with wife, Sapir, and the four children, including the family’s latest addition.