eretzyisrael:Yesterday we marked Remembrance Day in memoriam of the nation’s 23,447 fallen, both sol
eretzyisrael:Yesterday we marked Remembrance Day in memoriam of the nation’s 23,447 fallen, both soldiers and civilians. The count is comprised of those who gave their lives for the State of Israel from 1860 and on, and includes members of the Jewish Brigade and all branches of the Israeli armed forces A sombre day of sadness and introspection.* * *And now, today, it’s Yom Ha’Atzmaut, marking Israel’s sixty-nineth birthday, a day of joy and celebration …and our national picnic/barbeque day!Enjoy!! Hag Sameah! Happy Holiday! Live long and prosper! -- source link