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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2023 · 3 MIN

Israel Stops to Mourn and Remember

from CUFI Weekly · host CUFI Minute

This week, Israelis celebrate two important national holidays - Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). Sirens around the country sound twice during these back-to-back holidays while the nation stands still, once to mourn and the next to remember. In this week’s episode of the CUFI Minute, Shari Dollinger describes these moments and explains why both holidays are significant for the State of Israel. Tune in now.  The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microcast is a quick yet in-depth topical segment you can listen to while commuting to work or making your afternoon cup of coffee. In under 10 minutes a week, learn about the history behind many threats facing Israel, the significance of important holidays and anniversaries throughout the year, and what’s happening in Israel and the broader Middle East.

This week, Israelis celebrate two important national holidays - Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). Sirens around the country sound twice during these back-to-back holidays while the nation stands still, once to mourn and the next to remember. In this week’s episode of the CUFI Minute, Shari Dollinger describes these moments and explains why both holidays are significant for the State of Israel. Tune in now.  The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microcast is a quick yet in-depth topical segment you can listen to while commuting to work or making your afternoon cup of coffee. In under 10 minutes a week, learn about the history behind many threats facing Israel, the significance of important holidays and anniversaries throughout the year, and what’s happening in Israel and the broader Middle East.

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