Hersh Goldberg-Polin is returned to his family, but not in the way we so fervently hoped.
Before the funeral, thousands of mourners accompanied the family's convoy on foot in a march up to the cemetery.
The impact of all of this on the national psyche is profound.
At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.
To those of you who are lucky enough to still have your parents, don’t close your eyes – open them wide and look deep into your parents’ eyes, hug them, and thank them.
One of Yemen's last remaining Jews, Yahya ben Yosef, passed away recently and was laid to rest by his Muslim neighbours.
Yedidya Azugi, 21, was loved by his family and a magnet of people, his family eulogized on Thursday during his funeral.
"Shoukry's visit is the first visit by the Egyptian foreign minister to Iran," Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said.
From the beginning, the goal of the National Cemetery was to be "the largest and most magnificent in the country."
Lieberman's funeral celebrates bipartisan spirit and political tolerance, honoring his warmth and commitment to reconciliation.