A Twice Bereaved Mother Discusses the Purpose of Yom Hazikaron

In this moving video (06:03), educator and inspirational speaker Miriam Peretz tells the story of how she continued to live after two of her sons, Uriel and Eliraz, were killed in battle, the former in Lebanon in 1998 and the latter in the Gaza Strip in 2010. The recipient of the Israel Prize in Lifetime Achievement for Strengthening the Jewish-Israeli Spirit in 2018, Peretz encourages Jews around the world to continue the legacy of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish people by living in accordance with their values – of unity, love of the Land of Israel, performing acts of kindness, learning Torah, and pursing peace.Â