Yom haatzmaut
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 bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion
Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior
Nearly 50 North American immigrants to arrive ahead of Independence Day
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.
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?
Olim hailed for continuing to contribute to Israel’s national security
Meet the volunteer soldiers who didn't have to serve in the IDF but did so anyway.
Independence Day: Watch the torch-lighting ceremony
Following Remembrance Day, the annual torch lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl began on Wednesday night.
Independence Day: Here's how Jewish communities around the world are celebrating
Jewish communities around the globe have created events for Yom Ha'zikaron and are beginning to celebrate Independence Day.
Jewish Agency’s Hagoel: Unity of our people must be preserved
Hagoel is chairman of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and acting chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency.
Make Remembrance Day meaningful by visiting Israel's Negev desert
In honor of Remembrance Day, some memorial sites in the Negev will be made more accessible to the public than usual.
From grief to joy: Why Israel marks Remembrance Day the day before Independence Day
The sudden transition from mourning to celebration is tied to events that marred the birth of the state, historians reveal
Celebrating Israel's 74th and launching into the 75th - opinion
Spearheaded by Israel’s outstanding president, Isaac Herzog, the 75th should salute the ways Israel has dazzled since 1948.
Fireworks, PTSD and solidarity - editorial
This year, a decision by Sports and Culture Minister Chili Tropper to scrap the traditional fireworks at the Mount Herzl ceremony has caused much debate.
