The three central secular holidays of the modern Israeli nation state are the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers, Independence Day, and Holocaust Commemoration Day. They fall in close proximity to each other, constituting an emotionally intense and often draining experience. Artie Fischer weaves through the meaning of these interconnected festivals, placing them in the wider context of the Jewish calendar.
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