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Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)
Israeli Independence Day — the modern Jewish miracle of national rebirth.
📅 May 7🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorates the declaration of Israeli independence on May 14, 1948, fulfilling the 2,000-year-old Jewish dream of return to the ancestral homeland. It follows Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) directly, moving from grief to joy.
✦ How It Is Observed
State ceremony at Mount Herzl, fireworks, outdoor barbecues, singing, dancing, air shows, Israeli flags everywhere. Diaspora communities hold celebrations and prayers of thanksgiving.
✦ Sacred Text
“Who has ever heard of such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment?”
— Isaiah 66:8 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.