The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moment-of-silence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:33:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png moment of silence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moment-of-silence/ 32 32 Silence is not the right response https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/silence-is-not-the-right-response/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:48:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1705610 'How many deaths will it take ’till he knows that too many people have died?'

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]]> Belgium observes minute of silence one year after Brussels attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgium-observes-minute-of-silence-one-year-after-brussels-attacks/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:45:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1585363 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde memorialize the 32 people killed in the airport and metro attacks with official ceremony

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]]> Brussels to commemorate terror attacks with sound, not silence https://www.timesofisrael.com/brussels-to-commemorate-attacks-with-sound-not-silence/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 06:28:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1583013 Belgian capital will observe a 'minute of noise' on the city's metro, where 16 people were killed last year in one of three bombings

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]]> The glorious, reviving silence of Israel’s Yom Kippur https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-glorious-reviving-silence-of-israels-yom-kippur/ Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:51:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1477798 As cars retreat, leaving people and bicycles to rule the roads, it's a chance to stop and breathe, to take stock of the year that has passed

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]]> Ukraine honors nationalist whose troops killed 50,000 Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-honors-nationalist-whose-troops-killed-50000-jews/ Tue, 31 May 2016 17:42:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1401844 Country for the first time observes a minute of silence in memory of Symon Petliura, a 1920s statesman killed by a Russia-born Jew

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]]> Thank you, Mr. Kraft https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/thank-you-mr-kraft/ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 13:05:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1292444 Through the Patriots' moment of silence, Ezra Schwartz became an important discussion and a symbol of giving

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]]> Brothers push for Israeli-style moment of silence for US Veterans Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/brothers-push-for-israeli-style-moment-of-silence-for-us-veterans-day/ Fri, 23 May 2014 19:19:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=987848 Proposed legislation passes House of Representatives, a result of siblings' four-year quest to honor US fallen as Israel does its own

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]]> Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama https://www.timesofisrael.com/outstaffed-and-outspent-tiny-team-nailed-down-jewish-vote-for-obama/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:16:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=297262 With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community's key concerns, 'the Hub' helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House

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]]> Ignored by IOC, Ankie Spitzer leads own moment of silence for Munich 11 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ignored-by-ioc-ankie-spitzer-leads-own-moment-of-silence-for-munich-11/ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:53:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=193780 Widow of slain coach streams memorial around the world during opening of JCC Maccabi Games

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]]> Former Canadian justice minister implores IOC to remember Munich 11 at closing ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-canadian-justice-minister-implores-ioc-to-remember-munich-11-at-closing-ceremony/ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=190600 Irwin Cotler, in letter to Jacques Rogge, says rejection of international campaign is 'offensive, dishonorable' and seems to stem from fact that victims were Jewish and Israeli

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]]> Is Alex Gilady the villain in the minute of silence defeat? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-alex-gilady-the-villain-in-the-minute-of-silence-defeat/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:23:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=187110 As the International Olympic Committee's only Israeli, some claim his refusal to support the Munich 11's opening ceremony memorial carried disproportionate weight

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]]> Sister of Munich victim faults Romney for past silence https://www.timesofisrael.com/sister-of-munich-victim-faults-romney-for-past-silence/ Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=184962 Praises Obama: 'The president has placed himself on the right side of history in this matter'

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]]> IOC head Rogge to speak at memorial event for Munich athletes https://www.timesofisrael.com/rogge-to-attend-memorial-for-israeli-athletes-in-london/ Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:31:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=180304 British PM also to attend ceremony, organized by Israeli embassy and local Jewish groups

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]]> NY Maccabi Games’ moment of silence for Munich 11 to be livestreamed https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-maccabi-games-moment-of-silence-for-munich-11-to-be-livestreamed/ Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:11:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=179220 The JCC Rockland in New York, where the games are held, was the driving force behind the international Olympic campaign

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]]> Italians hold moment of silence for Israeli athletes murdered in Munich https://www.timesofisrael.com/italians-hold-moment-of-silence-for-israeli-athletes-murdered-in-munich/ Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:55:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=177780 Thirty Italians, including sports minister and the head of the Italian Olympic Committee, took part in the ceremony

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