Yom Ha'atzmaut

Israel Independence Day begins the evening of April 28, 2020

Multiple version of the Al Hanisim prayer have been composed to thank God for Israel, each emphasizing different aspects of the Jewish state's creation.

The surprising history of one of modern Judaism's most important songs.

What can I do if there aren't any other Jews around?

Establishing a new nation and defending it

While following a tradition of praying for the government, this prayer has some significant differences.

There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.

Within Israel and in the greater Jewish world there are differing views as to whether there is a religious nature to Israel's Independence Day.

The importance of Israel for Jews who do not live there.

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.