Yom haatzmaut

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

The solution lies in translating civil heroism into formal power. We must demand strict gender parity across the board

Anat Vidor, president of World WIZO. Her family history is etched onto Israel’s streets and institutions.
Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

VERT Eilat hotel.

Israeli hotel chains offer Independence Day promotions to boost local travel

Soldiers salute on a cemetary on Mount of Olives, Yom HaZikaron, the Israeli Memorial Day.

From grief to hope: Can Israel live together amid division? - opinion


Israel's Independence Day through American eyes

President Harry Truman: The first to recognize the Jewish state.

The changing face and focus of Zionism 72 years after Israeli independence

As old connections to Judaism fade, Zionism is turning into a primary manner Diaspora Jews relate to their Judaism.

Celebrating Passover in New York with Israeli wine.

Rivlin's telediplomacy during the coronavirus pandemic

Rivlin says the coronavirus crisis ‘has made us feel more than ever that we are one family with a shared history, shared values and a shared destiny’

Diaspo President Reuven Rivlin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi host a Zoom call with lone soldiers in Israel and around the world on April 7, instead of hosting them at the President’s Residence as in previous years.

Traditional Independence Day IAF flyover cancelled due to coronavirus

The IDF asks that citizens follow Health Ministry guidelines and not gather. The flyover will be available on a livestream broadcast by the media.

IAF Texan II T-6s practice flyover of hospitals in solidarity amid coronavirus outbreak

Masa Israeli founder Uri Cohen to light Independence Day torch

Uri Cohen, founder and head of Masa Israeli

Momentum's Lori Palatnik to light 'Diaspora' torch on Independence Day

“Momentum works tirelessly to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel through young mothers in their communities."

Lori Palatnik

Overseas Yom Haatzmaut events canceled amid coronavirus fears

The Foreign Ministry has entered “corona emergency mode” in all of its delegations abroad.

Israelis gather to watch the annual Independence Day flyover.

Thousands expected at Los Angeles Celebrate Israel event

Popular singers, local elected officials and children's events will take place at the annual festival celebrating the Jewish state's independence.

PEOPLE PARTICIPATE in a Celebrate Israel Festival event in 2016.

The Declaration of Independence contradiction

Was the state established so that the Jewish people could exercise their natural right to be masters of their own fate or because of the urgency of solving the problem of Jewish homelessness?

ISRAEL’S DECLARATION of Independence on display in Tel Aviv.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah

A total of 1,048 students and staff from Bialik College in Melbourne gathered to form the shape of the emblem of the State of Israel on Thursday.

Australian school makes world’s largest human menorah