The World Zionist Organization concluded a three day online voting procedure, on proposals that were suggested at the special World Zionist Congress last month.
Amir Ohana sat in a place of honor in the Senate, with his partner, Alon, and Holocaust survivor and Italian Senator For Life Liliana Segre.
I believe that Israeli society is mature and strong enough to draft a new social contract that will take its diverse sectors into account.
a proposal for a new social contract between citizens and the state was presented at a conference this week.
For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.
Israel celebrates its independence annually on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, immediately following Remembrance Day on the fourth.
Sylvan Adams, who has dedicated his life to showing the true image of Israel, is lighting the Independence Day torch to strengthen the bond between Israel and Jews around the world.
On Israel's 75th birthday, then, let us learn from our past and look forward toward a new future.
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