News for Torch Ceremony Terror victim's mother to light Independence Day torchMother of terror victim Eitam Henkin to light torch in official Independence Day ceremony. Read the full list of torch lighters here. Three chosen to light Independence Day torchesThree of the people chosen to light Israel's Independence Day torches have been revealed Friday. Groundbreaking Israelis HonoredSports and Culture Minister Limor Livnat approves list of 14 groundbreaking Israelis to light torches at official Independence Day ceremony. Families Blessed With Many ChildrenAt the recent Independence Day ceremonies, women lit the 14 torches, but only women whose accomplishments were outside the home were chosen. Bereaved Mother Lights Torch in Honor of SonsMiriam Peretz, who lost two sons, lights a torch "in honor of the fallen, the founders of the nation and the country." Independence Day 2014: Focus on WomenAll torch honorees to be female as committee decides to focus on women’s contribution to the country. Soldier’s Family Boycotts Torches CeremonyThe family of Hila Betzaleli will boycott the torches ceremony ‘until those responsible for her death are brought to justice.’ |
