Yom haatzmaut
Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior
The solution lies in translating civil heroism into formal power. We must demand strict gender parity across the board
Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day
Israeli hotel chains offer Independence Day promotions to boost local travel
From grief to hope: Can Israel live together amid division? - opinion
Mothers of kidnapped teenagers talk pain and unity that followed trauma
Rachelle Frankel, Iris Yifrach, and Bat-Galim Shaer, were brought together in the summer of 2014 after Hamas operatives kidnapped and murdered their three teenaged sons.
Basking in our nascent independence
In 1950, more than a million Israelis celebrated the nation’s second birthday.
Independence Day: 71 + 1 new reasons I love Israel
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... again this year... in no particular order
Shoah survivor and foster mother of 52 to light torch on Independence Day
"The choice of Marie Nahmias to celebrate the 71st Independence Day represents Israel’s open heart at its best."
From tragedy to triumph
The lesson is clear – tragedy should be acknowledged, mourned and learned from, while recognizing that triumph is bound to follow.
CENTER FIELD: Israel and America at 70 - Celebrating works in progress
Still, just as Americans toasted America at 70 – despite its flaws – we should salute Israel, especially after comparing Israel today with America on July 4, 1846.
From mourning to celebrating
Israel moves quickly from remembering its past to rejoicing on its 70th birthday.
Israel at 70: Time to be proud
This Independence Day is an opportunity to take pride in the amazing state and beacon of light established and fostered in this historic land.
Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz: I won’t give up parts of my people
“If you miss one piece of the puzzle, the picture will not be complete, so I will not give up any part of my people."
Time for unity
Let us hope that our leaders begin dealing with the root of our problems soon so that we’ll be around to celebrate many more Independence Days here in Israel.
