October 7 or Shemini Atzeret?
Question
As we’ve seen, the Gregorian date October 7 has been remembered as the anniversary of the tragedy last year. But will Shemini Atzeret also be thought of as a sad day for the foreseeable future? Will festivities on Shemini Atzeret be curtailed this year or any future years in memory of those who perished? Will any memorial services be held?
Answers
The Israeli government legislated that this year October the 7th will be the commemoration of the barbaric massacre on Shemini Atzeres and from next year onward the commemoration date will be on the day after Shemini Atzeres in Israel.
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