Torch Ceremony

Chabad emissary Chani Lifshitz to light torch at annual ceremony

Minister Regev: Chabad emissary in Kathmandu "symbolizes concern for others, warm hospitality and love of the Jewish People."

Netanyahu will light torch at Independence ceremony

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein agree Prime Minister will participate in torchlighting ceremony.

Mayim Bialik won't light torch for Israel’s Independence Day

Actress invited to participate in state event for Independence Day forced to back out due to scheduling conflict.

Terror victim's mother to light Independence Day torch

Mother 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 torches

Three of the people chosen to light Israel's Independence Day torches have been revealed Friday.

Groundbreaking Israelis Honored

Sports and Culture Minister Limor Livnat approves list of 14 groundbreaking Israelis to light torches at official Independence Day ceremony.

Families Blessed With Many Children

Bereaved Mother Lights Torch in Honor of Sons

Miriam 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 Women

All torch honorees to be female as committee decides to focus on women’s contribution to the country.

Soldier’s Family Boycotts Torches Ceremony

The family of Hila Betzaleli will boycott the torches ceremony ‘until those responsible for her death are brought to justice.’