Yom Ha'Atzmaut: Israel's Independence Day
Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) marks the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on or near the 5th of the Hebrew month of Iyar on the Jewish calendar, which usually falls in April. It is preceded by Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day).
To read more about ReformJudaism.org's suggestions on ways to celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut in your home, click here.
Below are some of the many opportunities to celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut safely and joyously.
To read more about ReformJudaism.org's suggestions on ways to celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut in your home, click here.
Below are some of the many opportunities to celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut safely and joyously.
Philadelphia Tekes Ma'avar: Ceremony and Celebration
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm
This special ceremony marks the end of Memorial Day and the beginning of Independence Day; it begins with a Yom HaZikaron ceremony and continues into an uplifting Philadelphia musical community celebration of Israel.
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm
This special ceremony marks the end of Memorial Day and the beginning of Independence Day; it begins with a Yom HaZikaron ceremony and continues into an uplifting Philadelphia musical community celebration of Israel.
One Nation - One People - Two Time Zones
Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 am The Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism is hosting an East Coast celebration with Beit David in Tel Aviv and Temple Sinai in Sarasota, FL. Though Coronavirus and oceans separate us, we can still rejoice in Israel's Indepedence Day with our cohorts in Israel and across America with songs, prayers, and words of wisdom. |
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Online Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 pm Celebrate in prayer and song with the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism and featuring Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, Israel Consul General in New York Danny Dayan, leaders of the Israel Reform Movement, and Rabbis and lay leaders of Reform and Progressive Judaism worldwide, and a joyous song session with musicians of the Israel Reform Movement. |
JFNA and JAFI Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebrations
Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 pm
You can watch the event two ways: JFNA's Facebook page or on YouTube
*No Login Required to Watch This Event*
From 2 to 3 PM ET:
• Matisyahu sings a medley of “One Day” with voices from The Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership2Gether שותפות ביחד communities
• Jewish leaders from more than 30 countries, share a message of hope and celebration Support Israel - Keren Hayesod UIA
• American TV and film star Joshua Malina shares how Israeli doctors and scientists are on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19 Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• The Brothers Platt — Ben, Henry and Jonah Platt — sing Ahavat Olam by composers Gabe Mann and Piper Rutman
• Chefs from around the world debate whether falafel is the quintessential Israeli food, and Adeena Sussman, author of the bestselling cookbook Sababa, teaches us how to make it
יצחק (בוז'י) הרצוג - Isaac Herzog •
the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, z”l, tells a story about Israel’s War of Independence, then pays tribute to former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, z”l
• Exclusive footage of Israel’s official Independence Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl courtesy of Jewish National Fund - USA
• A finale where we will all sing Israel’s national anthem, "Hatikva," led by two celebrity female vocalists — Rita from Israel and Caissie Levy from Canada — and a group of Israeli and Diaspora Jewish musicians
Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 pm
You can watch the event two ways: JFNA's Facebook page or on YouTube
*No Login Required to Watch This Event*
From 2 to 3 PM ET:
• Matisyahu sings a medley of “One Day” with voices from The Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership2Gether שותפות ביחד communities
• Jewish leaders from more than 30 countries, share a message of hope and celebration Support Israel - Keren Hayesod UIA
• American TV and film star Joshua Malina shares how Israeli doctors and scientists are on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19 Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• The Brothers Platt — Ben, Henry and Jonah Platt — sing Ahavat Olam by composers Gabe Mann and Piper Rutman
• Chefs from around the world debate whether falafel is the quintessential Israeli food, and Adeena Sussman, author of the bestselling cookbook Sababa, teaches us how to make it
יצחק (בוז'י) הרצוג - Isaac Herzog •
the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, z”l, tells a story about Israel’s War of Independence, then pays tribute to former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, z”l
• Exclusive footage of Israel’s official Independence Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl courtesy of Jewish National Fund - USA
• A finale where we will all sing Israel’s national anthem, "Hatikva," led by two celebrity female vocalists — Rita from Israel and Caissie Levy from Canada — and a group of Israeli and Diaspora Jewish musicians