Yom haatzmaut

OU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants

Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, as well as an assortment of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and South Africans, including Olim.

OU Israel Independence Day event for English-speakers at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.
Chaim Malespin with his family.

‘Do not forget the fighters’: Chaim Malespin marks Israel’s 78th Independence Day

Ribbon of Return

How Could We Not Dance?

A historic front page dedicated to a congratulatory message from Ronald S. Lauder, president of the WJC, to President Milei of Argentina

Pass on the Flame!


Surround Nation State Law, Israel has two identity cards

The government must be attuned to the will of the overwhelming majority of the people and amend the Nation State Law by adding the obligation to act in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.

A MILITARY parade for Independence Day held in Israel during the early 1970s.

Reflections on Yom Yerushalayim

Why can’t we create a Yom Yerushalayim ritual that contrasts the suffering and the redemption, the dream and the fulfillment?

Israelis hold flags and walk on the walls surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City while celebrating Jerusalem Day on May 21

WZO's Independence Day announces quarantine photo contest winners

Last month, the World Zionist Organization launched a worldwide photo competition asking people to send photos from their quarantine exemplifying their connection to Israel.

Winners of the #Falafilm photo contest

Israeli Independence Day, celebrating 100 years of sovereignty, not 72

In reality, Independence Day 1948 didn’t merely celebrate Israel’s formal Declaration of Independence but also the 28th anniversary of the San Remo Accords.

Independance Day flyover

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra presents an exclusive Yom Haatzmaut concert

The Jerusalem Post and the IPO present an exclusive special musical broadcast for Israel's Independence Day

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Photos: The most Zionist homes in Israel

The World Zionist Organization asked families to send photos of their homes and balconies with the most unique and beautiful Israeli decorations.

One of the winning home designs

Israel still stands strongly on 72nd Independence Day

It has not been easy, it has not been without pain and incredible sacrifice, but it has worked.

The Israeli flag is displayed on the Tel Aviv municipality building on Rabin Square, as Israel celebrates it's 72th Independence Day under lockdown due to the Coronavirus. April 28, 2020

Google celebrates Israeli independence with Yom Ha'atzmaut themed Doodle

On April 29, Yom Ha'atzmaut, the search conglomerate changed their homepage Doodle to a waving Israeli flag, for users residing in Israel.

Yom Ha'atzmaut Google Doodle

Dutch royal concert hall celebrates Israeli Independence Day

King's Day celebrations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Amsterdam

Documentary Highlights Americans Who Fought for Israel’s Independence

As the nation prepares to hold virtual Memorial and Independence Day ceremonies, Toldot Yisrael releases special programming on volunteers from overseas.

Paul N. Shulman (right), a US Navy officer, was asked by Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (left) to found the Israeli Navy and became its second commander.