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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 May 5, 2022.
by Rabbi Ephraim Shore
by Ari Abramowitz
The belief that we can flee and find refuge elsewhere is an illusion.
by Richard Rabkin
Especially now, during such trying times, my mother wants to make the statement: I am with you.
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.
by Rachel Lester
by aish.com
Why you should celebrate Israel Independence Day.
Aish.com's video sensation celebrating Israel's birthday!
Infographic
by aish.com and Dr. Yvette Alt Miller
Everything you need to know about Israel’s capital.
by Isi Leibler
Israel represents the greatest national success story of all time.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
FDR did not support the creation of Israel. Destiny had other plans.
by Nefesh B’Nefesh
This Israel Independence day discover what thousands of immigrants love about living in Israel.
by Toldot Yisrael
Dramatic stories of Jews from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Iraq who overcame great obstacles to reach the Land of Israel.
Married one month ago, my 20-year-old cousin is risking his life for Israel and the Jewish people.
Chief Editor's Blog
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith
The Jewish prayer may have stopped a would-be suicide bomber who was Jewish.
by David L.
An Israeli Air Force pilot examines his mission. An Aish.com exclusive.
Seven snapshots from an intense week in Israel.
by Sara Yoheved Rigler
The Israeli army fights not out of hate for the enemy, but out of love for the Jewish nation.
by Captain Netanel Amitai
I spent three days in Gaza and was released to bury a close friend who was killed in action.
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.
by The Maccabeats
The Maccabeats’ new music video about coming home to Israel.
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
A foiled terror attack provides the inspiration for new levels of inclusion.
by Ronda Robinson
Dr. Lior Sasson operates on children from Angola to Zanzibar who otherwise would not have the medical care they need.
An inside look at the harrowing work of treating injured soldiers and saving as many lives as possible.
by C.B. Gavant
A shiva call reminds me why I live in Jerusalem, despite the fear.
by Rabbi Danny Wolfe
Three reasons why everyone should grab the opportunity if they can.
by Danielle Sussman
In Israel, the feeling of being part of a Jewish family is overwhelming.
by David A. Harris
Tired of all the anti-Israel bashing? Read this and take pleasure in the miracle of Israel.
by Abigail Klein Leichman and Israel21c
A new exhibit pays homage to Israeli ingenuity.
by Lt. Libby Weiss
An Israeli soldier’s first person account.
by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller
Hamas leader seeks medical care for granddaughter in the Jewish state he hopes to destroy.
by Eli Beer
Thousands of passionate volunteers are saving people’s lives with their motorcycles. Meet the Israeli who started United Hatzalah.
An inside look into the Israeli field hospital that is saving Syrian lives.
Celebrating Israel Independence Day and the miracle of Israel.
by StepUpForIsrael.com
Is Israel just a dream? The choice is yours.
by Nicky Blackburn
The start-up nation is sharing its knowledge to become a light unto the nations.
by Arsen Ostrovsky
Celebrating Israel’s many extraordinary contributions to society.
by aish.com and Hasbara Fellowships
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
by Jamie Geller
From soldiers on skis to Israeli cowboys, a family of olim discovers hidden Israel.
Building unity through kindness.
by Aish.com staff
An amazing fact sheet about one of the greenest countries in the world.
by Kasim Hafeez
How I went from hating to loving Israel and the Jewish people
Israel’s story is one of the great chapters in the annals of history.
by Rena Siev
Building Israel, from the first grade up.
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Heroism, leadership and kinship during Israel's "mini-war."
Answering the perplexing question: Why we moved to Israel.
by Nancy Spielberg
How a group of American fighter pilots risked their lives for the fledgling State of Israel.
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