The Impossible Transition Between Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut

In this 6:20 long video, Daniel Gordis describes the challenge and meaning behind the transition between the deep grief of Yom Hazikaron — Israel’s Memorial Day, and the joy and celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut — Israel’s Independence Day. Daniel Gordis is an American-born Israeli author and speaker and the Senior Vice President of Shalem College in Jerusalem.