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.
‘Do not forget the fighters’: Chaim Malespin marks Israel’s 78th Independence Day
How Could We Not Dance?
Pass on the Flame!
Israel Air Force flyover marks celebration of Independence Day - watch
This year, the Israel Air Force also honored residents of the Gaza border communities.
Rare photo collection from Israel's War of Independence up for auction
One photo shows Arab soldiers at the Port of Haifa surrendering to Israeli forces, who then raised the Israeli and Navy flags at the Haifa port for the first time in history.
Honoring our Heroes
Sergeant Tuvia Yanai Weissman did not return to his wife and daughter. However, he saved one life and protected many more.
Company logos go blue and white for Independence Day
A montage of the newly colored logos was posted on Facebook ahead of the Yom Haatzmaut holiday.
![An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/438338 "An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]")
Independence Day is a time for all Israelis to unite, Druze honoree says
"For me, Independence Day is the festival of festivals," Zarka told The Jerusalem Post.
Mothers of kidnapped teenagers talk pain and unity that followed trauma
Rachelle Frankel, Iris Yifrach, and Bat-Galim Shaer, were brought together in the summer of 2014 after Hamas operatives kidnapped and murdered their three teenaged sons.
Basking in our nascent independence
In 1950, more than a million Israelis celebrated the nation’s second birthday.
Independence Day: 71 + 1 new reasons I love Israel
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... again this year... in no particular order
Shoah survivor and foster mother of 52 to light torch on Independence Day
"The choice of Marie Nahmias to celebrate the 71st Independence Day represents Israel’s open heart at its best."
From tragedy to triumph
The lesson is clear – tragedy should be acknowledged, mourned and learned from, while recognizing that triumph is bound to follow.
