Mount Herzl
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The Visionary of the State does not need a myth: it is time to teach the real Herzl
Bringing the grandfather and grandmother of the Visionary of the State to burial on Mount Herzl is an opportunity for educational soul-searching: the research of the last 25 years has changed the understanding of the path that led Herzl to Zionism, but textbooks are still stuck in the simplistic story of the Dreyfus affair.
Espionage suspects filmed site of Benjamin Netanyahu's future visit
The grave of Ze'ev Jabotinsky on Mount Herzl was documented by one of the suspects in the new espionage case, just about a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the site to participate in a memorial service. The suspect was also sent to document the homes of people from defense industries and other sensitive areas.
"When you left on Simchat Torah, you told me to be strong": Major Harel Birnstock laid to rest at Mount Herzl
Major Harel Birnstock was killed by the explosion of a booby-trapped building in the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, while a reserve force from the 55th Brigade was securing engineering works. His wife Elia: "I promise you that the children will grow up in a happy home, one of dancing and fun."
Closing the circle of the Herzl dynasty: between the lines of history books
The ceremony in which the bones of the state visionary's grandparents were interred is part of a story about roots, memory, and the connecting thread between generations. It is a philosophical reminder that heritage and national identity do not truly disappear and resurface to remind us who we are, where we came from, and where we are heading.
President of the State at the burial ceremony of Herzl's grandparents: 'There is no full victory without diplomatic work'
A ceremony was held on Mount Herzl to bury the remains of Shimon and Rivka Herzl, brought from Serbia. President Isaac Herzog emphasized the necessity of diplomacy, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's determination to ensure its security.
Historic Mission: Herzl's Grandparents to be Reinterred on Mount Herzl
IDF Rabbinate teams have completed the mission of repatriating the remains of Shimon Leib and Rivka Herzl to Israel. On Wednesday, they will be laid to rest on Mount Herzl alongside their grandson, the visionary of the state.
In the coming days: The remains of Herzl's grandparents will be brought to Israel and buried beside him in Jerusalem
The remains of Shimon and Rivka Herzl, the grandparents of the visionary of the state, will be brought from Belgrade in the coming days and buried beside him on Mount Herzl. The funeral ceremony is expected to take place on August 5 with the participation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.