Yom haatzmaut

From grief to hope: Can Israel live together amid division? - opinion

As Israel moves from grief to celebration, can we bridge internal divides? A reflection on unity, respect, and living together amid disagreement and division in Israeli society.

Soldiers salute on a cemetary on Mount of Olives, Yom HaZikaron, the Israeli Memorial Day.
Israelis watch fireworks on Independence Day

Your Investments: Can you attain financial freedom in Israel?

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

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

 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


Dutch royal concert hall celebrates Israeli Independence Day

King's Day celebrations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Amsterdam

Documentary Highlights Americans Who Fought for Israel’s Independence

As the nation prepares to hold virtual Memorial and Independence Day ceremonies, Toldot Yisrael releases special programming on volunteers from overseas.

Paul N. Shulman (right), a US Navy officer, was asked by Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (left) to found the Israeli Navy and became its second commander.

Barbra Streisand and Rita sing Hatikva in honor of Independence Day

The track combines two recordings of Hatikva: a 1978 recording of Barbara Streisand and a new recording by Rita.

Barbra Streisand & Rita singing HaTikva with DJ Offer Nissim

Celebrating independence, coronavirus or not

“Residents are invited to step out onto their balconies with Israeli flags, to wave, dance and rejoice, together, from their homes.”

THE JERULIVE program kicks off tonight with 52 mobile shows in city neighborhoods.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder sends Independence Day wishes to Rivlin

Lauder wrote, “Both the State of Israel and our Jewish communities are demonstrating exceptional fortitude and cohesion in the face of the pandemic. Our difficult hour is also our finest."

RONALD LAUDER, president of the World Jewish Congress.

Jewish National Fund-USA’s Ecosystem of Independence

A Google Maps satellite image of Israel’s Halutza community

Independence Day regulations - what you need to know

The country goes under lockdown at 5 p.m.

People walk past a store on Jerusalem’s Agrippas Street ahead of Independence Day.

Sharing responsibility and joy on Israel's Independence Day

Thousands of our people, in communities all over the world, are still very much in mourning

PREPARING FOR Independence Day.

For olim who came despite coronavirus, a different Yom Haatzmaut

Despite the mandatory two-week quarantine and the inability to see friends and family who were eager to welcome them to the country, they are still happy to be in Israel.

Dorin Tarashandegan who made Aliyah in March 2020.

Independence Day – Israel's 72nd birthday

Israelis may be stuck at home, but that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be celebration and pride in abundance

People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv