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 29, 2020.

Israel: Defying the Odds

by Rabbi Ephraim Shore

Israel: The World's Most Moral Army

Heavy Metal Hatikva

Jewish People are Connected: An Amazing True Story

Alaska Airlines and the Jews of Yemen

The Story of My Stabbing

by Ari Abramowitz

The belief that we can flee and find refuge elsewhere is an illusion.

Why My Mother is Moving to Israel

by Richard Rabkin

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

Israel: A Nation of Heroes

by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein

Since September there have been 307 attacks or attempted attacks in 170 days, in which 33 people have been killed and 360 injured.

Superman’s Got Nothing on Israel

by Rachel Lester

I Am Israeli

by aish.com

Why you should celebrate Israel Independence Day.

Israel Wave Your Flag

by aish.com

Aish.com's video sensation celebrating Israel's birthday!

Infographic

Jerusalem: Facts and Figures

by aish.com and Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Everything you need to know about Israel’s capital.

Israel Independence Day: Reason to Rejoice

by Isi Leibler

Israel represents the greatest national success story of all time.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Israel & FDR’s Secret Correspondence with the Saudi King

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

FDR did not support the creation of Israel. Destiny had other plans.

So Many Reasons to Love Israel!

by Nefesh B’Nefesh

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

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

by Toldot Yisrael

Dramatic stories of Jews from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Iraq who overcame great obstacles to reach the Land of Israel.

My Cousin in Gaza

by Richard Rabkin

Married one month ago, my 20-year-old cousin is risking his life for Israel and the Jewish people.

Chief Editor's Blog

Saying Shema in Gaza

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The Jewish prayer may have stopped a would-be suicide bomber who was Jewish.

In the Cockpit above Gaza

by David L.

An Israeli Air Force pilot examines his mission. An Aish.com exclusive.

Chief Editor's Blog

Our Brothers

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Seven snapshots from an intense week in Israel.

The Jewish Army

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Israeli army fights not out of hate for the enemy, but out of love for the Jewish nation.

Thoughts from an IDF Soldier

by Captain Netanel Amitai

I spent three days in Gaza and was released to bury a close friend who was killed in action.

Wounded Father on Gaza Border

by Idfblog.com

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

by The Maccabeats

The Maccabeats’ new music video about coming home to Israel.

IDF Integrates Special Needs Soldiers

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A foiled terror attack provides the inspiration for new levels of inclusion.

Saving a Child’s Heart

by Ronda Robinson

Dr. Lior Sasson operates on children from Angola to Zanzibar who otherwise would not have the medical care they need.

The Life Saving Paramedics of Operation Protective Edge

by Idfblog.com

An inside look at the harrowing work of treating injured soldiers and saving as many lives as possible.

At Home in Jerusalem

by C.B. Gavant

A shiva call reminds me why I live in Jerusalem, despite the fear.

Visiting Israel for One Day

by Rabbi Danny Wolfe

Three reasons why everyone should grab the opportunity if they can.

Sharing the Load

by Danielle Sussman

In Israel, the feeling of being part of a Jewish family is overwhelming.

The Meaning of Israel: A Personal View

by David A. Harris

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

Israel’s Top 44 Inventions

by Abigail Klein Leichman and Israel21c

A new exhibit pays homage to Israeli ingenuity.

Devastation & Hope in the Philippines

by Lt. Libby Weiss

An Israeli soldier’s first person account.

Israel Helping its Enemies

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

The Fastest Ambulance

by Eli Beer

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

IDF Saving Syrian Lives

by Idfblog.com

An inside look into the Israeli field hospital that is saving Syrian lives.

Israel: 100 Years in a Flash

by aish.com

Celebrating Israel Independence Day and the miracle of Israel.

Israel Is Just a Dream

by StepUpForIsrael.com

Is Israel just a dream? The choice is yours.

Israel: Defying the Odds

by Rabbi Ephraim Shore

Amazing facts about Israel.

65 Ways Israel is Saving Our Planet

by Nicky Blackburn

The start-up nation is sharing its knowledge to become a light unto the nations.

10 Reasons Americans Should Celebrate Israel's Independence Day

by Arsen Ostrovsky

Celebrating Israel’s many extraordinary contributions to society.

This is Israel: Resilience

by aish.com and Hasbara Fellowships

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

Joy of Israel

by Jamie Geller (JOYofKOSHER.com)

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

We've Gotta Live Together

by aish.com

Building unity through kindness.

Israel & the Environment

by Aish.com staff

An amazing fact sheet about one of the greenest countries in the world.

Muslim, Zionist and Proud

by Kasim Hafeez

How I went from hating to loving Israel and the Jewish people

Ten Reasons I Admire Israel

by David A. Harris

Israel’s story is one of the great chapters in the annals of history.

Where the Impossible Happens

by Rena Siev

Building Israel, from the first grade up.

Mobilizing Jews

by Rabbi Ari Kahn

Heroism, leadership and kinship during Israel's "mini-war."

Our Family’s Aliyah: A Video Diary

by Jamie Geller (JOYofKOSHER.com)

Answering the perplexing question: Why we moved to Israel.

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Israel Independence Day

Israel: Defying the Odds

Israel: The World's Most Moral Army

Heavy Metal Hatikva

Jewish People are Connected: An Amazing True Story

Alaska Airlines and the Jews of Yemen

The Story of My Stabbing

Why My Mother is Moving to Israel

Israel: A Nation of Heroes

Superman’s Got Nothing on Israel

I Am Israeli

Israel Wave Your Flag

Jerusalem: Facts and Figures

Israel Independence Day: Reason to Rejoice

Israel & FDR’s Secret Correspondence with the Saudi King

So Many Reasons to Love Israel!

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

My Cousin in Gaza

Saying Shema in Gaza

In the Cockpit above Gaza

Our Brothers

The Jewish Army

Thoughts from an IDF Soldier

Wounded Father on Gaza Border

Home: A Music Medley

IDF Integrates Special Needs Soldiers

Saving a Child’s Heart

The Life Saving Paramedics of Operation Protective Edge

At Home in Jerusalem

Visiting Israel for One Day

Sharing the Load

The Meaning of Israel: A Personal View

Israel’s Top 44 Inventions

Devastation & Hope in the Philippines

Israel Helping its Enemies

The Fastest Ambulance

IDF Saving Syrian Lives

Israel: 100 Years in a Flash

Israel Is Just a Dream

Israel: Defying the Odds

65 Ways Israel is Saving Our Planet

10 Reasons Americans Should Celebrate Israel's Independence Day

This is Israel: Resilience

Joy of Israel

We've Gotta Live Together

Israel & the Environment

Muslim, Zionist and Proud

Ten Reasons I Admire Israel

Where the Impossible Happens

Mobilizing Jews

Our Family’s Aliyah: A Video Diary

Israel's Right to the Land

History Crash Course #64: The British Mandate

History Crash Course #65: The State of Israel

The Flower of David

History Crash Course #67: The Miracle of Jewish History

Israel's Strength

54 Ways You Can Help Israel

10 Tips to Successful Aliyah