Yom Haatzmaut
What is Israel's independence day called?
Yom Haatzmaut
What does Yom Hashoa mean?
Holocaust Remembrance day
What does Yom Hazikaron mean?
Memorial Day
How many days is the Omer?
49 days
Name one Israeli invention
Who do we commemorate on Yom Hashoa?
The 6 million+ Jews that died in the Holocaust
Who do we remember on Yom Hazikaron?
The soldiers and people that were killed because they were protecting Israel or by terror.
What day do we start counting the omer?
Second night of Pesach
What do people do to celebrate on Yom Haatzmaut?
They have parties, barbecues, fireworks, concerts and other stuff.
Where were Jews sent to after the ghettos?
Concentration camps or work camps
What is the holiday that is right after Yom Hazikaron?
Yom Haatzmaut
What holiday does the counting of the Omer lead too?
Shavuot
What was the war that Israel had to fight to gain independence of Israel?
Independence War
What does Israel do on Yom Hashoa?
Entertainment places are closed, siren, ceremonies, flags lowered
How long is the siren that is played?
1 minute
What are you not allowed to do during the Omer?
Haircuts, listen to music, no celebrations
What was the date that Israel gained independence?
May 14th, 1948
What year were the camps liberated?
January 27th, 1945
What is the hebrew date of Yom Hazikaron
The fourth of Iyar - באייר 'ד
Who do we remember on Lag Omer?
Rabbi Akiva, Shimon Bar Youchi