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Bereaved Israelis seen at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, in Jerusalem, May 12, 2024

From dream to reality: The history of Mount Herzl as Israel's National Cemetery

From the beginning, the goal of the National Cemetery was to be "the largest and most magnificent in the country."

Hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Lieberman's funeral celebrates bipartisan spirit and political tolerance, honoring his warmth and commitment to reconciliation.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
30/03/2024
 IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez

Funeral of IDF officer Captain Daniel Perez from South Africa takes place in Jerusalem

Captain Daniel Perez's funeral was held in Jerusalem, although his body is still held by Hamas. A coffin with blood belonging to Perez gathered at his tank’s last battle site was lowered to the grave

 Flowers and a portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are seen near Russia's embassy

Navalny to be buried on Friday, wife fears possible arrests

The Kremlin has denied state involvement in his death and has said it is unaware of any agreement to free Navalny prior to his death.

By REUTERS
28/02/2024

How IDF big data saved Israeli mourners from mass casualty Hamas attack

Lotem analysts broke down Hamas’s rocket firing patterns, which they had gathered using new big data digital gathering tools.

Bnei Brak Yeshiva announce death of Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker z"l

Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker was known to be dedicated to the spiritual development of his students and was a leading figure in the Haredi community.

Jewish man killed in Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine

Artyoom Reznik's home Jewish community in the city of Kharkiv mourned his loss.

31/12/2023

Wife of fallen soldier: How many more orphans, widows will there be in Israel?

“Yehonatan, pray that we succeed,” she said during his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

A shiva call and legacy planning - opinion

Nothing like a war to make you start thinking about the legacy you would like to live.

By AARON KATSMAN
22/12/2023

'Make my shiva a week of family, friends,' fallen IDF soldier asks in will

"He freed us from many doubts. He left with a full heart, out of great love," said Sarit Zussman, the soldier's mother.

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