יום שישי, י״ח תמוז תשפ״וFriday, July 3, 2026
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How can we understand that parts of our nation rejects Medinat Yisrael as the “Alta d’Geula”.
By Tzvi Fishman
How does the State of Israel fit into Judaism? The answer is often misunderstood due to the fact that for nearly 2000 years we were scattered over the world, without a National Homeland of our own and without a State of our own.
Families throng to national parks with barbecues and army bases are opened to the public.
IAF planes flew over the country today for Yom Haatzmaut, Israel's Independence Day.
Reflections of Rav Soloveitchik on the Tenth Anniversary of the State of Israel and Sovereignty.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Celebrations during the day include a reception at the President’s residence honoring 120 excelling IDF soldiers, the International Bible Contest and the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Israeli Independence Day greetings.
In honor of Israel's 72nd Independence Day, Efrat residents Rabbi Shlomo Katz and Moshe Kesselman released a song.
The Israeli Air Force acrobatic team flew over all the hospitals of Israel on Israel's 72 Independence Day, to honor the medical staff during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The unique mission our nation has and our psyche.
By JNi.Media
Only about 15-17% of Haredim ages 18-44 celebrate Independence Day in a festive manner.
Israel Celebrates Independence Day
Classic interview with a hero who lived during the war of Independence and was Ben Gurion's body guard.
Many of these new Israelis expressed amazement at how the day is celebrated in Israel in contrast with their native countries.
Do the Israeli holidays, created by the secular state, have as much meaning and importance as the Torah holiday’s? The Sacrifice Was Worth It – Happy 68th Israel!! on today's Yishai Fleisher Show.
Jay Shapiro tells some of the forgotten but important tales surrounding Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Hazikaron.
The transition from solemnity on Memorial Day to the exuberant gratitude of Independence Day just moments later is like no other religious experience. Listen to Israel Inspired Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut special show.
As Israel celebrates its independence and the deadly struggle to maintain its existence, Tamar interviews Amnon Sharon, author of Sane In Damascus, about his experience as a prisoner of the Syrians in the Yom Kippur War.
Store owners have their blue and white paraphernalia ready for sale ahead of Israel's Independence Day this week. For some strange reason, balloon hammers have become part of the national tradition.
Rehearsal sessions ahead of Israel's 68th Independence Day ceremony, which will be held on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem next week.
"The PA message to Washington is they want peace. The PA message to their kids is killing Israelis is heroic. It’s time the U.S. figured out which is the true message."
Dr. Avi Yitzchak, the first Ethiopian doctor in Israel, also saved victims of the earthquake in Haiti in 2010.
The IDF has come up with an 81-second video showing 67 years of Israeli land, sea and ground soldiers in action.
By Moshe Herman
Yishai is joined in-studio by Ata Farhat, chairman of the Druze Zionist Council, to talk about his community's celebration of Israeli independence. Though of a different religion and culture, the Druze fight in Israel's wars and consider themselves an integral part of the Israeli nation-state. Find out why. Then, Yishai rants about the beauty of Israeli independence. He says that while Israel's enemies paint the Jewish state as foreign to the Middle East landscape, the truth is that there is nothing more organic -- more holistic -- than the Jewish people being back in Judea. Finally, for his "Spiritual Cafe" segment, Yishai is joined by Rabbi Mike Feuer to discuss issues of Jewish statehood. Is there such a thing as "good" post-Zionism, for example? Listen in!
More than 140,000 Israelis scoffed at blustery weather and visited national parks.
He thanks Jews who stand up for Israel but didn’t even hint they should make Aliyah.
Israeli workers raise a large Star of David (Magen David) onto the "Harp Bridge" at the entrance of Jerusalem on April 17, 2015, in honor of Israel's upcoming Israel's Memorial Day and the 67th Independence Day. Israel will mark its 67th Independence Day on April 22, 2015.
Likud supporter and supermarket chain mogul Rami Levi has been named one of the torch-lighters in the traditional ceremony on the evening of Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Independence Day) this year. His chain is the only major supermarket with several outlets in Judea and Samaria and is known for low prices and sales campaigns such as "shekel a kilogram" […]
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Malkah talk about Yom Ha'atzmaut on the Mount of Olives and the outlaw of popular mobile app Whatsapp by the Iranian Government.
When President Obama was newly elected, he made a trip to the Middle East to address the Arab nations. He spoke about Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish nation citing the Holocaust as the reason. He was roundly criticized for that by many – especially in the religious community. Because as we all know […]
By dvora
PM Netanyahu's message to the world on Israel's Independence Day.
By JTA
A full-page advertisement reproducing Israel’s Declaration of Independence appeared in The New York Times and USA Today.
The purpose of the video is to inspire Jews around the world while reminding them of the significance and miracle of the Jewish State.
Young, and young-at-heart Israelis flood streets of downtown Jerusalem to celebrate return of Jewish sovereignty to Land of Israel.
Community officials say Yom HaAtzma'ut celebration will be 'non-political', but Bay Area remains hub of pro-Palestinian activity
Israel is so much more than a refuge for persecuted Jews.
We know that most Haredim in Israel don’t even know the Zionist anthem let alone sing it. But also America? It seems that way at the annual Flatbush Hatzolah-NYPD game. Anyway, ‘Good July 4 Yom Tov.’
A lack of patriotism is not a cause for punitive measures.
This is Judah’s manifest destiny. This is the uncanny persistence of his youth, the anthem of his old.
Nira Lee grew up in Tempe, Arizona as a Zionist but firmly planted in the USA, until she saw the destruction following the Second Lebanon War during a visit to Israel. Now she is Lieutenant in the IDF.
The Interdisciplinary Center at Herzliya launched the Daniel Pearl International Journalism Institute on Wednesday, named for The Wall Street Journal reporter who was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in Pakistan 11 years ago. His murderers posted a video of Pearl, before they beheaded him, in which he stated, “I am Jewish.” Pearl's father, Prof. Judea […]
By Moshe Herman
Yishai and Rabbi Shimshon Nadel broadcast from a bustling Jerusalem street to discuss the Torah significance of Yom Haatzmaut.
Take 740 gallons paint, let a Yemenite Chabadnik work day and night for three weeks and – presto – see a huge Israel flag display in Eilat that can be seen from Jordan.
By Elianna Mintz, Israel Campus Beat
The 55-minute film, titled ‘Israel Inside’ and hosted by former Harvard lecturer Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, explores the core strength of Israelis that has enabled them to succeed against incredible odds.
President Shimon Peres: "Our mutual unwavering commitment to each other is crucial. The young generation's commitment to our state is essential as our shared tomorrow will be defined by innovation. As partners of our nation, your ability to secure a future defined by scientific development and discoveries is vital to our shared mission."
July 3, 2026 
