The War ‘Didn’t Break Our Spirit’: Israel Marks First Wartime Independence Day
Despite ongoing conflict, Israel forges ahead with its Independence Day celebrations, adapting traditions to honor heroes and maintain national spirit.
Despite ongoing conflict, Israel forges ahead with its Independence Day celebrations, adapting traditions to honor heroes and maintain national spirit.
In 1948, the Jews achieved one of the most remarkable and inspiring accomplishments in human history. Take a quick look at Israel today, 68 years later, to know that our little country in an ongoing story of daily miracles!
Israeli Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s a time to take stock of the country’s incredible achievements - the reason why peace remains elusive.
Never again will Jews be defenseless against those who would attempt to annihilate them!
Israel's Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel's fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.
'We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing.'
On Israel's Independence Day, Sarah Zoabi, a Muslim Arab-Israeli, expresses her profound 'love and loyalty' for the Jewish state.
Today is Israel's Independence Day— Yom Ha'atzmaut. This is how Israelis celebrate!
Celebrations include a reception at the President’s residence honoring 120 excelling IDF soldiers, the International Bible Contest and the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem.
Regardless of religion, gender, political stance or any other factors, Yom Ha'atzmaut is a time to celebrate the birthday of the country that we love!
God's commandment to live in the Land of Israel was not meant exclusively for Abraham. Rather, it was given to Jews to observe throughout the generations.
Israel’s population grew almost twelve-fold since its establishment
Watch and get a taste of how Israeli Independence Day started and is celebrated around the world, from the street parties and ceremonies in Israel to festivals all around the world.
You don't have to be in Israel to celebrate with music, prayer and a barbecue.
Israel has 9,327,000 citizens, more than 11 times its population of 806,000 at the time of the establishment of the modern Jewish state in 1948.
Many thousands joined in prayers of thanksgiving at the Western Wall on Independence Day, immediately following Remembrance Day.
Muslim nurse who said Shema with dying Jewish patient to light Independence Day torch in Israel's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations.
Nancy Spielberg, sister of famed director Steven, has produced a new documentary focusing on the Jewish American pilots who volunteered to fight in Israel's War of Independence.
Israel has won many wars, including the war on the pandemic, allowing its citizens to go out again and celebrate!
Join the Israel Defense Forces at the Western Wall in the Holy City of Jerusalem in sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva which means 'The Hope'.
Take time to ponder that the modern Jewish state's very existence is the most amazing comeback story in history!
The envoys expressed their admiration for the Jewish state, citing its innovation, history and culture, among other qualities.
During the annual Independence Day fly-over, Israeli jets saluted medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli Air Force dedicated this year’s Independence Day fly-over to the nation’s hospitals, saluting nurses, doctors, and other medical staff. Four Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft completed the maneuvers, bringing... Read more »
Nearly 80 percent of Israelis were born in the Holy Land and more than one-third are minors, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
The Jewish state is celebrating 72 years of independence - just a little differently this year.
This year's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations will be different than those in the previous 71 years, but you can count on Israelis to create new ways to honor their nation.
The State of Israel is central to our existence. It is like the skeletal form of our body – it holds us upright.
This young Arab-Israel medic volunteers to save lives and works to increase awareness of the Holocaust in her community.
Although public gatherings to honor Israel's fallen and celebrate independence have been cancelled due to coronavirus, there are many great ways to pay tribute and virtually participate.
Israel's Memorial Day and 73rd Independence Day are coming up, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation will be very different this year.
Israel’s 71st anniversary 'celebrates the unique Israeli spirit as expressed by the establishment of the State of Israel: overcoming difficulties against all odds.'
The Jewish people have achieved something that no other people have achieved, says Israeli PM Netanyahu in his Independence Day greeting.
Modern Israel remains a work in progress with many unsolved challenges. However, the overall picture is a tremendous success story against all odds.
Since 1948, Boys Town Jerusalem has been helping Israel grow. On Israel's Independence Day, we celebrate 71 years of contributing to Israel's achievements.
On Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 71st Independence Day, the words of the national anthem ring in our minds and hearts. Hatikva. The Hope.
Hundreds of Jews from Ukraine arrived in Israel just in time to enjoy the Jewish state's joyous Yom Ha'Atzmaut revelry.
When Israelis caught the the prime minister and his wife in Jerusalem's Rose Garden on Independence Day, a joyous celebration ensued!
The Independence Trail takes visitors past 10 heritage sites focusing on two of the most crucial events in modern Israeli history: the birth of Tel Aviv in 1909 and the birth of Israel itself in 1948.
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel, 15 choirs around the world sang a moving rendition of an ancient Jewish prayer for peace.
'Let's sing together,' Rivlin said. 'Religious, secular, Arabs, Jews, soldiers, women, men, children, let's put aside everything that divides us – it'll be fun!'
“You have been lighting torches for many years, in your lives… you have illuminated the State of Israel in a great light that will burn for many years after the torches of the ceremony are extinguished,” Knesset Speaker Edelstein told the torch lighters.
During an Israeli Independence Day aerial show, the IAF will be joined by fighter planes from Greece and Italy, and other aircraft from Poland, Canada, England, and Austria.
As Israel approaches it's 70th birthday, here's a peek back in time at significant milestones which shaped the country into the amazing nation it is today.
World leaders have asked Netanyahu for the secret to Israel's success, and he goes ahead and reveals that secret!
Nefesh b'Nefesh urges Jews in the diaspora to join the people of Israel in the Jewish homeland - or to put it simply, to 'come home.'
Israel is celebrating its 69th birthday. Festivities, beginning in the evening, continue throughout the day. Happy Birthday Israel!
'It was a moment of triumph for our people,' Netanyahu declared in his address on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the State of Israel.
Every year, on Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day, IDF jets fly over the entire country as part of the celebrations, performing coordinated stunts.
Here are five miracles Israel experienced over the past year.
Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, is the first non-Israeli chosen to light a torch at the national Independence Day ceremony.
This song of love to the State of Israel was written and recorded a few days before Yom Hazikaron (and Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2017.
UN ambassadors from many countries across the globe greeted Israel Independence Day - wishing her a happy 68th birthday, peace and prosperity. Amazing but true!
Netanyahu delivered an inspiring greeting on the occasion of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, acknowledging the important contributions made by Israel's passionate supporters.
A classically trained pianist and composer who appreciated Lady Gaga’s support for Israel created a musical mashup in her honor and in support of the Jewish state.
Israel is now celebrating its 68th birthday. Festivities, beginning in the evening, will continue throughout the day. Happy Birthday Israel!
In past centuries, Jews could only dream of returning to the Holy Land. Here's a great new video that shows how the dream has come true - for young and old alike!
Here's a powerful video that celebrates the IDF doing its best to protect Israel – and succeeding - with lots of help from Above.
An artist uses his creative talent to portray the miraculous journey from the birth of Zionism to the establishment of the State of Israel.
The Central Bureau of Statistics released its traditional statistics report on the citizens of Israel in honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, which is celebrated this year on Wednesday night and Thursday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has an important Independence Day message to share with the you - in honor of Israel's 67th Birthday. Make sure to watch and share the goodness!
On its 67th Independence Day, Israel can be proud of its booming population and thriving economy.
Take a brief journey through the history of Israel's Independence Day and discover how the dream of Israel became a reality!
As Israel celebrates its 67th birthday with Wednesday’s Independence Day, students and faculty members across many American college campuses are marking the day known in Hebrew as "Yom Ha’atzmaut."
There are so many reasons to love Israel! From gorgeous, welcoming communities to the feeling of home and comfort that strike you here. This amazing video encourages all Jews to come home!
This video tells the dramatic story of Jews who overcame great obstacles in their efforts to reach the Holy Land.
Ahead of Israel's 67th Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the success of the National Security Council in protecting the Jewish state.
Addressing communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Jewish state, President Reuven Rivlin stressed the need for national unity.
Any visit to Tel Aviv is incomplete without a stop at Independence Hall on 16 Rothschild Street, the location where the State of Israel was declared.
To be part of Generation 1948 is something to which there is no comparison. An opportunity like this occurs once in 2,000 years.
This video was made in 2014, celebrating Israel at 66. Click on the link below to see the amazing diversity and success of the modern State of Israel!
From 2014: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs to the roof to do some home improvement in preparation for Israel's 66th Independence Day.
Annual Israel Independence Day celebrations at Mekor Haim Yeshiva High School in Gush Etzion, filled with hundreds of students singing and dancing with joy!
We have two ancient, well-known and prominent Jewish symbols that come together to serve as the flag of the State of Israel.
Wave your flag and shout Happy 67th Birthday! "I am United with Israel!"