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


After 72 years, Israel's Declaration of Independence still stands

It is not easy for any society to maintain consistent adherence to the demands of its constitution.

Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics – Opening ceremony – Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium - Pyeongchang, South Korea – February 9, 2018 - Alexei Bychenko of Israel carries the national flag.

Remembering why we are in Israel on the 72nd Independence Day

We found here a beautiful country, unique in the variety of its scenery and climate.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Flags.

Israel's Independence Day through American eyes

President Harry Truman: The first to recognize the Jewish state.

The changing face and focus of Zionism 72 years after Israeli independence

As old connections to Judaism fade, Zionism is turning into a primary manner Diaspora Jews relate to their Judaism.

Celebrating Passover in New York with Israeli wine.

Rivlin's telediplomacy during the coronavirus pandemic

Rivlin says the coronavirus crisis ‘has made us feel more than ever that we are one family with a shared history, shared values and a shared destiny’

Diaspo President Reuven Rivlin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi host a Zoom call with lone soldiers in Israel and around the world on April 7, instead of hosting them at the President’s Residence as in previous years.

Traditional Independence Day IAF flyover cancelled due to coronavirus

The IDF asks that citizens follow Health Ministry guidelines and not gather. The flyover will be available on a livestream broadcast by the media.

IAF Texan II T-6s practice flyover of hospitals in solidarity amid coronavirus outbreak

Masa Israeli founder Uri Cohen to light Independence Day torch

Uri Cohen, founder and head of Masa Israeli

Momentum's Lori Palatnik to light 'Diaspora' torch on Independence Day

“Momentum works tirelessly to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel through young mothers in their communities."

Lori Palatnik

Overseas Yom Haatzmaut events canceled amid coronavirus fears

The Foreign Ministry has entered “corona emergency mode” in all of its delegations abroad.

Israelis gather to watch the annual Independence Day flyover.

Thousands expected at Los Angeles Celebrate Israel event

Popular singers, local elected officials and children's events will take place at the annual festival celebrating the Jewish state's independence.

PEOPLE PARTICIPATE in a Celebrate Israel Festival event in 2016.