Yom haatzmaut

Pass on the Flame!

This is a day that will be remembered for generations. The president of Argentina is the first non-Israeli and non-Jewish leader ever to light an Independence Day Torch.

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina
TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony last week.

A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion

Anat Vidor, president of World WIZO. Her family history is etched onto Israel’s streets and institutions.

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

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


Join the celebration! Watch the March of the Living salute to Israel

Participants from 25 countries are participating in the program which will feature panoramic views of Israel’s natural beauty and a special performance.

The International March of the Living will hold a virtual ‘Salute to Israel’s 73 rd Birthday’ online celebration on Thursday, April 15, at 8:00 PM

Has Israel forgotten what it means to be on the verge of war?

Jerusalem Post Podcast, Episode 10

Israeli air force aerobatic team fly during a military training for the upcoming Israel's 73rd Independence day in Jerusalem, on April 12, 2021.

Israel celebrates 73: Celebrations begin at Har Herzl

Join the country in its Independence Day ceremony

The main rehearsal of the 73 anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on April 14, 2021.

Jerusalem to illuminate buildings in honor of Independence Day

The municipality also commemorated Remembrance Day in Israel by projecting via remote-controlled smart systems the word "Yizkor."

Chords Bridge in Jerusalem illuminated in honor of Israeli Independence Day.

The pain and the pride in remembrance days for Holocaust, fallen soldiers

There is pain, and there is pride, in both Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron. Though our loss of six million beautiful souls – each of whom had a history, a home and hopes of a future.

LIFE IN the Jewish state: Thrills and chills.

Israelis still unsure how they'll be celebrating Independence Day this year

Last month, the Health Ministry announced that events using the Green Pass layout would be able to have thousands of participants on Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day

Think BIG - Buy Israeli Goods

“Now is the time to buy local," President Reuven Rivlin says.

Murray Greenfield

Surround Nation State Law, Israel has two identity cards

The government must be attuned to the will of the overwhelming majority of the people and amend the Nation State Law by adding the obligation to act in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.

A MILITARY parade for Independence Day held in Israel during the early 1970s.

Reflections on Yom Yerushalayim

Why can’t we create a Yom Yerushalayim ritual that contrasts the suffering and the redemption, the dream and the fulfillment?

Israelis hold flags and walk on the walls surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City while celebrating Jerusalem Day on May 21

WZO's Independence Day announces quarantine photo contest winners

Last month, the World Zionist Organization launched a worldwide photo competition asking people to send photos from their quarantine exemplifying their connection to Israel.

Winners of the #Falafilm photo contest