Live broadcast of Israel's 78th Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremony
Israel marks its 78th Independence Day with a torchlighting ceremony on Mount Herzl.
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Independence Day prayers at the Western Wall
To mark the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel, a festive prayer service is being held this evening at the Western Wall Plaza, with the participation of hundreds of worshippers.
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OU Yom Haatzmaut celebration
The OU marks Independence Day at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music.
Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation
While the IDF initially stated that the sirens heard this evening in frontline communities were a “false identification," it is now becoming clear that at least two real incidents occurred in the sector.
Plaza inaugurated in memory of Harel Sharvit
A plaza was inaugurated in Kochav Yaakov in memory of Harel Sharvit, who fell in Gaza, with his family and public figures honoring his life and legacy.
Holocaust survivor passes away at 105
Berish Aurbach, a 105-year-old Holocaust survivor and one of the last people smuggled out of the Warsaw Ghetto, has passed away in Melbourne, Australia.
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8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites
UK police counterterrorism unit arrests eight suspects as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks in London.
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Haredi commander leads a run in memory of fallen soldiers
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Kfir Brigade:
Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path
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Minister Waserlauf broke down in tears at his rabbi's grave
During the siren:
Miriam Dickshtein salutes besides her fallen husband's grave
Former Defense Minister:
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Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
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Golani Brigade commander:
'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'
On base and in Lebanon:
Haredi brigade salutes the fallen
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Israel at 78: A nation that refuses to pause
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Before the Celebration, the Cost
Memorial and Independence Day:
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On the meaning of Israel's wars
From the Depth of Loss to Atzma'ut:
The "Klal Gadol" binding us together
Do American Jews really care?
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The essence of Independence
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Haredim and Religious Zionists
Post Passover Reflections:
Linking the past, present, and future
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Arkia is here to stay: Nonstop New York-Tel Aviv flights resume
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Nadav Milo:
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Salute to the Fallen:
Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl
Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops
Chilling:
Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students
Golani Brigade commander:
'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'
Kfir Brigade:
Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path
Severe claims:
IDF worked to erase October 7th footage
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Captivity survivor prays for the State of Israel
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'The pain is constant': Hersh's mother speaks
Parents reveal:
Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family
Smuggling truck to Gaza
IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy
Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party
Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens
Arson attacks escalate against UK Jewish community
British police investigating:
Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?
New report reveals optimism among Jewish youth
'The mezuzot protected'
Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine
Footage: Helicopter raid in the open sea
Trump calls on Iran to free 8 women sentenced to death
Iran hangs two opposition activists accused of spying for Israel
Hungary's incoming PM: We will arrest Netanyahu if he visits
Report:
Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks
Trump:
'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'
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Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg sing together at his grave
Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, from the Himmelfarb school gathered around his grave on Mount Herzl and sang together for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day in Israel:
The world wants to forget, but we remember
As long as the Jewish people exists, we will continue to remember those the world tries so hard to forget:
From memorial to celebration
Prayer bridging national days of remembrance and hope
Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has released a special prayer to be recited in the period of transition between Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.
'Victory will be complete':
Herzog’s powerful message at memorial
At Mount Herzl, President Herzog honors terror victims, links generations of loss, and says Israel’s true victory lies in rebuilding life.