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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 373

moment of silence

Gerald C. Skolnik
October 4, 2017, 3:48 pm
Gerald C. Skolnik
Silence is not the right response
‘How many deaths will it take ’till he knows that too many people have died?’
Employees at Brussels' international airport in Zaventem gather for a memorial ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the twin Brussels attacks by Islamic extremists on March 22, 2017. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP)
March 22, 2017, 10:45 am
Belgium observes minute of silence one year after Brussels attacks
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde memorialize the 32 people killed in the airport and metro attacks with official ceremony
By AFP
People holding a banner reading in French and Flamish "I AM BRUSSELS" as they gather around floral tributes, candles, Belgian and peace flags and notes in front of the Bourse of Brussels, in tribute to the victims of Brussels, March 22, 2016. (AFP Photo/Belga/Aurore Belot/Belgium OUT)
March 19, 2017, 8:28 am
Brussels to commemorate terror attacks with sound, not silence
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
By Philippe Siuberski
Israelis ride bicycles along an abandoned highway near Moshav Habonim in northern Israel on Yom Kippur, October 12, 2016 (AFP/Menahem Kahana)
October 12, 2016, 6:51 pm
The glorious, reviving silence of Israel’s Yom Kippur
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
By Melanie Lidman and Videos by Luke Tress and Iacopo Luzi
Symon Petliura, a 1920s Ukrainian statesman blamed for the murder of 50,000 Jewish compatriots (YouTube screenshot)
May 31, 2016, 8:42 pm
Ukraine honors nationalist whose troops killed 50,000 Jews
Country for the first time observes a minute of silence in memory of Symon Petliura, a 1920s statesman killed by a Russia-born Jew
By JTA
Dov Lipman
November 28, 2015, 3:05 pm
Dov Lipman
Thank you, Mr. Kraft
Through the Patriots’ moment of silence, Ezra Schwartz became an important discussion and a symbol of giving
An Israeli soldier salutes fallen soldiers during a ceremony held on the Mount of Olives in preparation for Memorial Day, May 4, 2014. (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 23, 2014, 10:19 pm
Brothers push for Israeli-style moment of silence for US Veterans Day
Proposed legislation passes House of Representatives, a result of siblings’ four-year quest to honor US fallen as Israel does its own
By Matt Lebovic
In addition to highlighting President Obama's support for Israel, Aaron Keyak, right, and his Hub co-workers capitalized on US Jews' overwhelming agreement with Democrats on social issues. (Courtesy of Aaron Keyak via JTA)
December 4, 2012, 6:16 am
Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama
With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House
By Phil Jacobs
Israeli Ankie Spitzer, widow of the Israeli Olympic fencing coach Andrei Spitzer killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics, talks to the media during a news conference ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, in July (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
August 13, 2012, 3:53 pm
Ignored by IOC, Ankie Spitzer leads own moment of silence for Munich 11
Widow of slain coach streams memorial around the world during opening of JCC Maccabi Games
President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge. (photo credit: Image capture from Channel 1)
August 9, 2012, 10:56 pm
Former Canadian justice minister implores IOC to remember Munich 11 at closing ceremony
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
By ToI Staff
A 2009 portrait of Alex Gilady (Abir Sultan/Flash 90)
August 7, 2012, 2:23 pm
Is Alex Gilady the villain in the minute of silence defeat?
As the International Olympic Committee’s only Israeli, some claim his refusal to support the Munich 11’s opening ceremony memorial carried disproportionate weight
By Miriam Shaviv
August 5, 2012, 4:27 pm
Sister of Munich victim faults Romney for past silence
Praises Obama: ‘The president has placed himself on the right side of history in this matter’
IOC President Jacques Rogge poses in front of the Olympic rings during his visit to the Athletes' Village at the Olympic Park in London, Monday, July 23, 2012. (photo credit: Jae C. Hong/AP)
August 1, 2012, 12:31 am
IOC head Rogge to speak at memorial event for Munich athletes
British PM also to attend ceremony, organized by Israeli embassy and local Jewish groups
By Miriam Shaviv
July 31, 2012, 9:11 am
NY Maccabi Games’ moment of silence for Munich 11 to be livestreamed
The JCC Rockland in New York, where the games are held, was the driving force behind the international Olympic campaign
The Israeli national team marching in the Olympic Opening Ceremony Friday night. (photo credit: Image capture from Channel 1)
July 29, 2012, 11:55 pm
Italians hold moment of silence for Israeli athletes murdered in Munich
Thirty Italians, including sports minister and the head of the Italian Olympic Committee, took part in the ceremony
By Michal Shmulovich
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