Posts Tagged: Israel Independence Day
‘When Israel Is Strong, America Is Strong’: US Politicians Mark Israel’s 77th Independence Day
US politicians across the political aisle congratulated Israel as the Jewish state celebrated the 77th anniversary of its independence, noting the importance of the relationship...
The Jewish Calendar: Sanctifying Time in a Fractured World
Time doesn’t always move the way we expect it to. Sometimes it blurs -- with days stretching endlessly, their differences erased. Sometimes, everything happens at...
Memorial to Independence Day: How Does Israel Move from Mourning to Joy?
i24 News - This Monday evening, Memorial Day begins in Israel, in memory of the fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism. Just 24 hours later,...
IAF’s Independence Day Flyover Sees Range of Aircraft Over Tens of Cities
JNS.org - The Israeli Air Force held a traditional celebratory flyover on Thursday over Israel to mark its 74th Independence Day, flying formations of F-15s,...
‘Proud to Stand With Israel’: World Leaders Congratulate Jewish State on 74th Independence Day
The State of Israel received an outpouring of official greetings in honor of its 74th Independence Day on Thursday, from leaders in the Americas, Europe,...
New York City Buildings Light Up in Blue and White for Israel’s Independence Day
New York City Hall and other municipal buildings around the city lit up in blue and white on Wednesday night in celebration of Israel's Independence...
Israeli Cities Join Tel Aviv in Canceling Independence Day Fireworks for PTSD Veterans
JNS.org - A number of Israeli cities on Monday announced that they would cancel fireworks shows on the eve of Independence Day on Wednesday, a...
On Israel’s Independence Day, Human Rights NGOs Should Change Their Tune
JNS.org - On the evening of Thursday, May 5, the State of Israel will mark 74 years of independence. Israelis will come together to celebrate...
Times Square’s Naked Cowboy Salutes Jerusalem in Israeli Independence Day Video
A man best known as Times Square's famous Naked Cowboy took part in a video celebrating Israel, in honor of the country's 73rd Independence Day,...
Flyover Celebrates Israel’s Independence Amid a Return to Normality
Military jets and helicopters flew in formation over Israel on Thursday as the country marked its independence day freer of coronavirus restrictions than a year...
On Its 73rd Independence Day, Israel’s Population Hits 9.3 Million
JNS.org - Ahead of Israel’s 73nd Independence Day, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has published the nation’s latest population figures. The Jewish state is home...
Muslim Nurse Who Recited ‘Shema’ Prayer for Dying Jewish Patient to Bear Torch for Israeli Independence Day Ceremony
Israel invited a Muslim nurse who recited a Hebrew prayer for a dying Jewish patient to be a torchbearer during a Wednesday night ceremony on...
Landmarks Across America to Light Up Blue and White for Israeli Independence Day
JNS.org - Buildings across America will light up in the blue and white colors of the Israeli national flag to honor Yom Ha’aztmaut, Israel’s 73rd...
Israel’s Former UN Envoy Hosts Foreign Diplomats at Independence Day Event in Tel Aviv
JNS.org - Danny Danon, formerly Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, hosted a diplomatic event in Tel Aviv on Sunday in honor of the...
