Yom haatzmaut

From Remembrance Day to Independence Day as a new immigrant to Israel - opinion

Yom HaAtzmaut follows on the heels of Israel’s somber and sobering Day of Remembrance. This year, we had the honor to attend such a service with our friends from Nes Harim.

People visit the graves of Israeli soldiers at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, days before Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).
Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.

Norwegian MP is 'seriously worried' about country's Jews amid rising antisemitism - interview

Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.

Anti-Israel protesters shout 'child killers' at Oslo Independence Day celebration

The Jerusalem Dispatch

Independence Day in israel: Reflecting on war, peace, and uncertainty


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

Israeli Independence Day, celebrating 100 years of sovereignty, not 72

In reality, Independence Day 1948 didn’t merely celebrate Israel’s formal Declaration of Independence but also the 28th anniversary of the San Remo Accords.

Independance Day flyover

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra presents an exclusive Yom Haatzmaut concert

The Jerusalem Post and the IPO present an exclusive special musical broadcast for Israel's Independence Day

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra