Yom haatzmaut

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

Anat Vidor, president of World WIZO. Her family history is etched onto Israel’s streets and institutions.
Since the beginning of the war with Iran, about 180 new immigrants have arrived from North America

Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day

VERT Eilat hotel.

Israeli hotel chains offer Independence Day promotions to boost local travel

Soldiers salute on a cemetary on Mount of Olives, Yom HaZikaron, the Israeli Memorial Day.

From grief to hope: Can Israel live together amid division? - opinion


Herzog hosts 120 outstanding soldiers, families at Independence Day ceremony

Since this is a landmark anniversary year of Israel’s independence, this year’s celebration is particularly meaningful.

 Israeli president Isaac Herzog and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi with outstanding soldiers during an event part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023.

Inside Israeli Innovation, Ep. 9: 12 inventions for Independence Day

Top Israeli inventions

Can Zionism adapt to the needs of the future? - opinion

On Israel's 75th birthday, then, let us learn from our past and look forward toward a new future.

 THE ISRAEL Air Force trains for Israel’s 75th Independence Day, in Jerusalem this past week.

Alumot Or – Promoting Special Education programs through Israel

Robert Singer, Alumot Or Chair, to speak at JPost Conference Thursday

 President Isaac Herzog and wife Michal at dedication of Benjamin Rothman school in Eshel HaNasi youth village

Independence Day barbeques to be plagued by chicken shortage

The slaughtering of chickens will be disrupted due to Eid al-Fitr just as demand rises for Independence Day.

A man barbecues meat on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Post, Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem celebrate diversity in Israel

The conference featured a number of panels on education, high-tech, cyber-security, diversity in business, innovation in the periphery and city leadership.

 The Jerusalem Post's "Celebrate the Faces of Israel" conference at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, April 27, 2023.

World leaders wish Israel a happy 74th birthday

Ukraine's PM Volodymyr Zelensky and the UK's PM Boris Johnson were among the international government figures to congratulate Israel on its 74th Independence Day.

 People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

Yom Haatzmaut special, plus food phenom Eitan Bernath

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

 Eitan Bernath speaking at the Instagram NEXT conference, October 2019

What we can learn from Remembrance Day heckling - comment

Some may despair that the hecklers showed that the idea that the Jewish state comes together at times like these is an imaginary, idealized version of reality.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the Yad Labanim Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem, May 3, 2022

How moving from sadness to joy can affect the brain - analysis

It is no coincidence that Independence Day follows Remembrance Day, as the shared grief must turn into shared joy. How does this affect us psychologically?

 IAF aircraft fly over Jerusalem’s Sacher Park for Independence Day.