Yom haatzmaut

Argentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony

Argentina President Javier Milei will light a torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony, with Regev citing his strong support for Israel and fight against antisemitism.

APRIL 10, 2026|BySHOSHANA BAKER, ARIELLA ROITMAN

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Israeli children play with Israeli flags ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, at "Kobi kindergarden" in Moshav Yashresh, on April 29, 2025.

Reclaiming our peoplehood: How to prepare Jewish youth for the future

Creating internal resilience within the Jewish people requires fostering a generation that is indigenously connected to the land.

MAY 4, 2025|ByMASHA MERKULOVA

The Siegman family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh, alongside 11 other new immigrants from North America.

NY family makes aliyah to southern Israel days before nation’s 77th Independence Day

The Siegmans from Queens landed in Israel with help from Nefesh B’Nefesh, choosing to settle in Kiryat Gat just before Yom Ha’atzmaut.

MAY 1, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

First Jewish people’s choice awards to be held in Times Square

The event will recognize Jewish activism and raise funds for ZAKA’s mental health initiatives.

APRIL 29, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Independence Day 2025: Ben Shapiro chosen as ceremonial torchbearer

Ben Shapiro will light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, alongside freed hostage Emily Damari and Olympic medalist Oren Smadja.

APRIL 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ben Shapiro speaking with attendees at the 2019 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

After October 7, ‘never again’ has become an empty promise

According to the Chief Rabbi of South Africa Warren Goldstein, the Western world has abandoned Israel.

MAY 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel must lead the Jewish community in the fight against global antisemitism - opinion

Yom Ha'atzmaut re-establishes the role of Israel in global Jewish protection. Israeli commitment to countering antisemitism ensures Jewish prosperity.

MAY 13, 2024ByADAM MILSTEIN

Students place flags near the main lawn of Columbia University, to show support for the Jewish community on campus, for peaceful solutions, and commemorate all lives lost since October 7, 2023, across from a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict between

Rabbi Yossi Arbelich to be honored for humanitarian work in medicine

MAY 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Rabbi Yossi Erblich visiting a wounded soldier

Jerusalem Post, Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem celebrate diversity in Israel

The conference featured a number of panels on education, high-tech, cyber-security, diversity in business, innovation in the periphery and city leadership.

APRIL 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF