The main event every year is a torch lighting which typically takes place at Mount Herzl, this year, however, there will be multiple, with simultaneous lighting at 12 sites attacked by Hamas.

'We've become the example of how you build something seemingly from nothing.'

Learn about the circumcision ceremony, why we do it, how it's done, and what it means for the future of the Jewish nation.

Muslim nurse who said Shema with dying Jewish patient to light Independence Day torch in Israel's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations.

Take time to ponder that the modern Jewish state's very existence is the most amazing comeback story in history!

While last year Israelis observed Independence Day in lockdown, this year celebrations are back in full force!

In this webinar, Rabbi Ari Enkin discusses Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel Remembrance and Independence Day.

In honor of Israel's 70th anniversary, communities around the world united to sing the Jewish state's national anthem, 'Hativka.'

When Israelis caught the the prime minister and his wife in Jerusalem's Rose Garden on Independence Day, a joyous celebration ensued!

Seventy nations celebrate Israel's 70th birthday sending their love to the Jewish state and share with the world why they stand united with Israel!

The White House released a video wishing the state of Israel a Happy Independence day!

The State of Israel lays claim to a unique history that has defied the odds time and again, reuniting the Jewish people with their ancestral homeland in an epic battle to preserve tradition and boldly forge ahead into the future.

“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.

The breakthroughs achieved by the State of Israel in only 70 years will blow you away!

Here are five miracles Israel experienced over the past year.

A unique aspect to the Jewish State is the observance of a somber Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, followed by joyous Independence Day festivities.

The special edition sneaker is blue and white and has “Israel 68” printed on the heel.

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!

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.