Independence Day

A turning point in religious history - opinion

The Fourth of July also commemorates a turning point in Western religious history that was a blessing to the Jews.

The Battle of Long Island in the US Revolutionary War.
 IS IT A dispute between friends or a serious disagreement?

America at 250: The triangular relationship between US, Israel, and Jews is at risk - opinion

An illustrative image of George Washington's head on Mount Rushmore.

America at 250: Why Washington’s promise to US Jews still matters - opinion

Potato salad

In the kitchen with Henny: American classics


Israelis only buy entrecôte out of fear: The cut that will change the rules of the game

Before spending thousands of shekels at the butcher for the holiday, it’s time to understand why filet isn’t always the tastiest cut, which steak is forgiving, and which cut saves money.

Steak.

Israel at 78: An appropriate birthday gift - opinion

Nations, like individuals, are not defined by how they celebrate their birthdays, but by how they respond to the clarity those moments provide.

The  turbulence of the past year fuelled by the Iranian regime’s war on Israel has fashioned Israel’s 78th birthday as a critical moment for self reflection.

Done running: How Independence Day reaffirms my Jewish identity in Israel - opinion

We are no longer running. We are home. And we will defend it with our lives. That is what Israel's Independence Day means.

Medical staff at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center wave at an Israel Air Force flyover on Independence Day

Freedom under fire: Independence Day and the shared song of Israel-Iran resilience - opinion

This Independence Day will be infused with the knowledge that Israel has the power to withstand those who seek to destroy it

AN ISRAELI flag seen next to a sign pointing toward a protected space outside Mahaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem.

Pass on the Flame!

This is a day that will be remembered for generations. The president of Argentina is the first non-Israeli and non-Jewish leader ever to light an Independence Day Torch.

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

A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion

If one cares about Israel’s existence as a liberal democratic state, a change must take place in the approaching general election.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony last week.

Israel's 78th Independence Day: Optimism, not pessimism, will rebuild the nation - editorial

With new immigrants continuing to arrive and Israel ranking high in the World Happiness Report, optimism, not pessimism, has always been the driving force behind Israel’s survival and growth.

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

Israel at 78: Unbowed, strong, and determined as it swings between a miracle and a mess - comment

It has been a year of sirens and safe rooms, of long stints of reserve duty, of families stretched to the breaking point. A year of loss, strain, and uncertainty.

Prayer in a Safed bomb shelter.

This is the healthiest meat you can make on the grill

Which cuts are the healthiest and which are considered highly not recommended – and even carcinogenic? Dr. Rosman sets things in order and reveals – How to make the traditional barbecue healthier.

Quick grilling at high temperature creates more harmful substances compared to slow cooking or baking.

Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion

Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.