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Hodaya Cohen wins Israel's 78th Independence Day Tanach World Quiz for Youth

The event was held at the Jerusalem Theater and recorded in advance due to the security situation, and gathered 16 outstanding young men and women from seven countries.

Hodaya Cohen and Akiva Schreier during the World Tanach Quiz 2026.

How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day

How Could We Not Dance?

Pass on the Flame!

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina

Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7

Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 IDF soldiers, both active-duty and reservists have been killed. Among them were 47 Lone Soldiers.

APRIL 21, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem Theater, honoring the memory of the Lone Soldiers who fell since October 7th

Voices of October 7: Captain Eyal Mevorach Twito z”l

Captain Twito fell in battle in southern Gaza on January 22nd, 2024 - hear his words

APRIL 21, 2026ByEYAL MEVORACH TWITO Z”L, IN COLLABORATION WITH CHEN SCHIMMEL

First Funeral, Mount Herzl, 2023. Thousands came to pay their final respects to British lone soldier Sgt. Nathanel Young

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

APRIL 20, 2026ByANAT VIDOR, IN COLLABORATION WITH WIZO

Anat Vidor, president of World WIZO. Her family history is etched onto Israel’s streets and institutions.

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

Newcomers will mark Israel’s 78th Independence Day as Israeli citizens for the first time

APRIL 20, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America

Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality

Multi-instrumentalist Binnun sets out his expansive cultural stall Confederation House.

APRIL 19, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS

Ittai Binnun plays a large number of wind and other instruments.

Watch: Masa Israel Journey marks Remembrance Day in English-language ceremony

Join us today: Hundreds of thousands of Jews from approximately 60 countries around the world, as well as in Israel, are expected to watch Masa Israel Journey’s International Yom HaZikaron Ceremony.

APRIL 19, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Masa Israel Yom HaZikaron ceremony, 2025

A guiding light of hope with broken hearts

Lt. Col (res.) Irit Oren Gunders is awarded the 2026 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement

APRIL 19, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH OR L'MISHPACHOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

After five countries quit Eurovision over Israel, over 1,000 entertainment figures push back

Over 1,000 entertainment industry leaders sign letter backing Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision, rejecting boycott efforts and emphasizing music’s unifying power.

APRIL 19, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, poses in this undated handout photo.

KAN celebrates 90 years with top Israeli dramas and comedies to watch

TV Time: Celebrate KAN's 90th anniversary with top Israeli series like ‘Tehran,’ ‘Ambivalence,’ and more. Stream the best dramas and comedies available now on their website.

APRIL 18, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

NIV SULTAN as a Mossad agent in ‘Tehran.’

Jerusalem highlights: April 17-23

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

APRIL 17, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium