Independence Day
Here’s why May 14 is a date that matters – opinion
On May 14, 1948, at 6:11 p.m. in Tel Aviv, prime minister David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the modern State of Israel, and the trajectory of the Jewish people changed irrecoverably
Remembering Shulamit Newman, a true Jerusalem icon of warmth and faith
Israeli authorities indict 16 teens over Independence Day murder of pizzeria worker
The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah
Faith, values and coexistence deepen at a Jewish school in Manchester - opinion
How a Manchester Jewish school turned demographic pressure into a powerful example of interfaith success.
From Auschwitz to today: How Israel’s days of memory define who we are - opinion
At Yad Labanim, memory of the Holocaust and fallen soldiers merges with today’s threats, shaping Israel’s resolve to defend its future.
Grapevine, May 1, 2026: A landmark amendment
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The tear that exposes Israel’s democratic crisis - opinion
Israeli man arrested and kippah torn by the police, illustrates the colonization of minds and reflects the decline of the idea of coexistence in Israel-Palestine.
Pizza Hut to pay family of Petah Tikva stabbing victim indefinitely, company announces
The pizza chain also committed to establishing a dedicated aid fund for the family of 21-year-old Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, killed following his shift at the restaurant's Petah Tikva location.
Police arrest ninth suspect, another minor, in Independence Day stabbing case
Police further said that two of the suspects were released to house arrest for 12 days, while the detention of six others was extended after they were brought to a court.
These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years
The International Bible Quiz is a centerpiece of Israel’s Independence Day festivities that was founded by the first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.
Tens of thousands flood US cities in massive show of support for Israel
The Israeli-American Council said 27 events in 21 communities were taking place from April 23 to May 3.
Suspect in Independence Day murder is son of senior figure in defense establishment
Zalka, 21, was killed last Tuesday, and the Petah Tikva Magistrate’s Court on Sunday extended the detention of the main suspect in his murder by five days.
From Passover to sirens: Why Jewish survival still demands action - opinion
In every single generation, there are those who would seek our destruction – but we are still here.
