Israel Independence Day

Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Israel Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the day on which Israel declared its independence, on May 14 (5 Iyar), 1948. It is an Israeli national holiday. It will next be celebrated on April 15, 2021.

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Especially now, during such trying times, my mother wants to make the statement: I am with you.

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This Israel Independence day discover what thousands of immigrants love about living in Israel.

By Air, Land, and Sea: Aliyah under the British Mandate

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Wounded Father on Gaza Border

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Last week, during a birthday party for his 3-year-old son, a mortar landed just outside the kindergarten where they were celebrating.

Home: A Music Medley

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Visiting Israel for One Day

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Sharing the Load

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The Meaning of Israel: A Personal View

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Tired of all the anti-Israel bashing? Read this and take pleasure in the miracle of Israel.

Israel’s Top 44 Inventions

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A new exhibit pays homage to Israeli ingenuity.

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An Israeli soldier’s first person account.

Israel Helping its Enemies

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Hamas leader seeks medical care for granddaughter in the Jewish state he hopes to destroy.

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Thousands of passionate volunteers are saving people’s lives with their motorcycles. Meet the Israeli who started United Hatzalah.

IDF Saving Syrian Lives

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Israel: 100 Years in a Flash

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Israel Is Just a Dream

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Is Israel just a dream? The choice is yours.

65 Ways Israel is Saving Our Planet

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10 Reasons Americans Should Celebrate Israel's Independence Day

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Celebrating Israel’s many extraordinary contributions to society.

This is Israel: Resilience

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Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.

Joy of Israel

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From soldiers on skis to Israeli cowboys, a family of olim discovers hidden Israel.

We've Gotta Live Together

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Building unity through kindness.

Israel & the Environment

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Muslim, Zionist and Proud

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