Independence Day

'No Independence without the hostages': Families and protestors plan alternative ceremonies

"Without the hostages there is no Independence," said organizers who invited the public to join them watching the ceremony's live stream from home or from screenings around the country.

12/05/2024

Jerusalem hosts 'Living Museum' on Independence Day to honor Oct. 7 victims

The event, scheduled from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the city center, promises an immersive experience, blending reenactments, music, and remembrance in honor of those who have shaped the nation.

People stand still in Tel Aviv, as a two-minute siren is sounded across Israel to mark Holocaust Rem

We must contemplate our mutual responsibility for all facets of Israeli society

This year, more than any other, we must recommit ourselves to both dimensions of the demand for mutual responsibility.

By SHAI FINKELSTEIN
12/05/2024

Herzog and Levin to broaden scope of Independence Day pardons

It has long been a tradition for the presidents of Israel to issue pardons on Independence Day and for the Jewish New Year.

In honor of Independence Day: National Library to offer free tours

The new National Library of Israel is an impressive 11-story building with six floors above ground and five below. It can accommodate up to 600 readers, who can enter daily and free of charge. 

Zionism isn't inconsistent with the Torah: Rather, they go hand-in-hand

As Israel celebrates its 76th birthday, its people should boast of its achievements and pray for its continued success. 

People stand still in Tel Aviv, as a two-minute siren is sounded across Israel to mark Holocaust Rem

An American Jew's reflections on the upcoming Remembrance Day

This year, Remembrance Day will be especially poignant, given the loss of more than 1,200 of our brothers and sisters on October 7, and hundreds more in the ensuing and ongoing war against Hamas.

By CARL H. TESSLER
12/05/2024
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