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    What is "Blood of the Maccabees" and how is it relevant to this day?

    Question #105127. Asked by gentlegiant17. (Apr 28 09 6:28 AM)


    looney_tunes

    		Showing my ignorance, I have to guess that 'this day' is Yom Hazikaron, Israeli Remembrance Day.
    "The Red Everlasting (a flower) is a symbol for the Yom Hazikaron and is worn at ceremonies commemorating the holiday. Known in Israel as “"Blood of the Maccabees,” its name comes from a legend that teaches that in every spot where one grows, a drop of blood has been spilled on the earth. Thus, its significance to Yom Hazikaron—to remind the people that a lot of blood was spilled to allow them to live in the Land of Israel.

    http://www.jewishcolorado.org/local_includes/downloads/32657.pdf

    Apr 28 09, 6:45 AM
    gentlegiant17

    		Correct, today is the D' of Iyar (i.e. "4th of Iyar") - Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and terror victims.

    Apr 28 09, 6:51 AM

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