Bagrut Unit Module C – Memorial Day and Independence Day
identify main ideas and details
use key vocabulary related to remembrance and independence
express feelings and opinions in simple English
compare two national days in basic language
Reading 1: Yom Hazikaron
In Israel, Yom HaZikaron is an important day. On this day, people remember soldiers who died while protecting the country and also people who were killed in acts of violence in Israel. It is a very serious day in Israel.
In the morning, a siren (a loud warning sound) is heard across the entire country. When people hear it, they stop what they are doing, standstill, and lower their heads. Cars stop on the roads. This moment shows that people remember those who are no longer alive.
There are special events all around the country to remember people who lost their lives for the country. At school, students learn about brave people and listen to songs and stories about some of them.
Yom HaZikaron helps people understand that many people gave their lives for the country. It reminds everyone that these were real people with families. On this day, people remember them and think about their lives.