Men, women and children in all parts of Israel marked today the national day in memory of the fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto and the six million European Jews martyred by the Nazis. A ceremony here, at the foot of Mt. Herzl, drew thousands who participated in an outdoor service for the dead. President Isaac Ben Zvi joined Chief Rabbis Isaac Herzog and Isaac Nissim at the services.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
