In Memory of Beni Meissner

Today, la Comunidad Israelita de El Salvador observed Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Independence Day and Memorial Day, respectively. Yom Hazikaron is observed on the 4th of the Jewish month of Iyar while Yom Ha'atzmaut is celebrated on the 5th of Iyar. This is also a time to remember those soliders who lost their lives for the State of Israel. Born and raised in El Salvador Beni Meissner, son of Ruth and Erich Meissner, was the first Israeli casualty of the first intifada.

For simple background information on these two holidays, check out www.zipple.com