It’s not easy to move straight from Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) into the festive, joyous Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day). And yet, as any Israeli family who has lost someone defending the country will tell you, the 2 days go hand in hand. Celebrating our nation’s independence begins with recognizing those who enabled it.

Click to hear some of our heroes’ stories and learn more about how Israelis mark Yom HaZikaron as a day of grief and mourning: https://bit.ly/Masa-Yom_Hazikaron