There was an incredible atmosphere at the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut service, organized by Bnei Akiva UK and hosted by Finchley United Synagogue.

UIA says for so many of us, Israel isn’t just a destination – it’s a longing. Our homeland. A place we’ve dreamed of standing in, not just for ourselves, but for something greater. A trip we’ve told ...

In this moment, we must rely on one another because there is no one else. If we don’t support and protect our community, no one will.

Yom Ha’atzmaut — Israeli Independence Day — was always among my favorite Jewish holidays. Belting the festive Hallel prayer, immersing in Hebrew texts, celebrating at Israeli-style BBQs ...

This will be a very different Yom Ha’atzmaut. We are in the middle of a war and our nation is still suffering from the barbaric attack of October 7. There are manifold layers of grief. 133 ...

Yom Ha’atzmaut should be less boisterous and more reflective. In addition, we should ensure that our celebration is rooted in a meaningful appreciation of the State of Israel.

As a way of bringing to life the King David value of love and connection for Israel, the King David schools came together to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut.

On April 25th, more than 350 people attended the Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) and Israel Remembrance Day (Yom Hazikaron) at Anshei Emuna Congregation in Delray Beach.

Emich Nahman, 5, colors Wednesday, April 26, 2023, during a Yom Ha'atzmaut carnival and torch lighting hosted by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley at the Jewish Community Center in Allentown.

There is no rational explanation for this country's victory in 1948 and its success. We thank Hashem for it, but a new holiday? and Hallel?