Singing at the Square – Live music concert in memory of IDF soldiers who died in Israeli wars along the years

Isragirl Presents : Ninet Tayeb at last year’s Singing at the square, Photo by City Mouse ©

Israel is known for its dichotomies. We would like to think of our selves as a democratic country but at the same time maintain our Jewish identity. We strive for peace but we hate to compromise…Most of us cant speak Arabic but we expect our Arab citizens to salute at the site of our flag with its star of David, not to mention the national anthem which talks about the Jewish longing for Zion…

This is Israel and these are the Israelis: we love our country, but can’t stop criticizing it. One of the oddest dichotomies in Israel is the beloved mix of joy and mourning. Our national memorial day for IDF soldiers and casualties of Terrorist attacks, is marked in the 24 hours proceeding our Independence Day. Thus, the whole country is extremely sad for 24 hours and then we start parting for another two days…How strange is that?

On Tuesday, May 6, at 8pm a siren will be heard throughout the country – The Memorial Day for IDF soldiers who died in Israeli wars, shell begin. Another siren will be heard the next morning at 11am when ceremonies will take place in every cemetery in the country. If you are visiting Israel and you are in a public place while these sirens go off, stand still and respect this national mourning day.

On Tuesday evening (8:45pm), a special live music concert – a very sad and emotional one – will take place in Rabin’s square, at the heart of Tel Aviv. The concert is dedicated to Israeli casualties of war and their families. Many famous Israeli singers will perform much loved Israeli songs. Among the singers you will find: Hemi Rodner, Mati Caspie, Eti Ankri, Shiri Maimon, Yoni Bloch, Daniel Solomon and Maya Buskila. The concert is free and everyone is welcome to come and sing at the square.

Live Israeli Music Concert in Memory of IDF Soldiers

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