Yom haatzmaut

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants

Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, as well as an assortment of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and South Africans, including Olim.

OU Israel Independence Day event for English-speakers at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.
Chaim Malespin with his family.

‘Do not forget the fighters’: Chaim Malespin marks Israel’s 78th Independence Day

Ribbon of Return

How Could We Not Dance?

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina

Pass on the Flame!


Jerusalem Post, Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem celebrate diversity in Israel

The conference featured a number of panels on education, high-tech, cyber-security, diversity in business, innovation in the periphery and city leadership.

 The Jerusalem Post's "Celebrate the Faces of Israel" conference at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, April 27, 2023.

World leaders wish Israel a happy 74th birthday

Ukraine's PM Volodymyr Zelensky and the UK's PM Boris Johnson were among the international government figures to congratulate Israel on its 74th Independence Day.

 People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

Yom Haatzmaut special, plus food phenom Eitan Bernath

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

 Eitan Bernath speaking at the Instagram NEXT conference, October 2019

What we can learn from Remembrance Day heckling - comment

Some may despair that the hecklers showed that the idea that the Jewish state comes together at times like these is an imaginary, idealized version of reality.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the Yad Labanim Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem, May 3, 2022

How moving from sadness to joy can affect the brain - analysis

It is no coincidence that Independence Day follows Remembrance Day, as the shared grief must turn into shared joy. How does this affect us psychologically?

 IAF aircraft fly over Jerusalem’s Sacher Park for Independence Day.

Olim hailed for continuing to contribute to Israel’s national security

Meet the volunteer soldiers who didn't have to serve in the IDF but did so anyway.

Garin Tzabar and its partners have assisted over 4,000 lone soldiers

Independence Day: Watch the torch-lighting ceremony

Following Remembrance Day, the annual torch lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl began on Wednesday night.

 Israeli soldiers march during the reheasals for the 74th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on May 2, 2022.

Independence Day: Here's how Jewish communities around the world are celebrating

Jewish communities around the globe have created events for Yom Ha'zikaron and are beginning to celebrate Independence Day.

Bnei Ephraim synagogue was painted in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Jewish Agency’s Hagoel: Unity of our people must be preserved

Hagoel is chairman of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and acting chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency.

 Yaakov Hagoel

Make Remembrance Day meaningful by visiting Israel's Negev desert

In honor of Remembrance Day, some memorial sites in the Negev will be made more accessible to the public than usual.

IDF soldiers place Israeli flags on the graves of fallen soldiers at Mount Hertzl ahead of Israel's Memorial Day