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Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day on April 21-22, 2026! Find community events, fun facts, interviews with incredible Israelis and more.

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4/16/2026 Top Pick

Immigration Data Revealed Ahead of Independence Day

New data shows 19,000 immigrants from over 100 countries have made Israel their home this past year, led by arrivals from Russia, the U.S. and France.

By Orly HarariFor Israel National News

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4/30/2025 Top Pick

Shabbat Recipes: From the North of Israel to Your Dinner Table

Discover bold, flavorful Shabbat recipes from Israel’s Galilee region—where culinary tradition meets modern innovation at the Galilee Culinary Institute.

By Jewish National Fund-USA

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4/23/2025 Top Pick

Ugat Biskvitim – A Beloved Israeli Treat

By Galit KonstantineFor Dushez Catering

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4/22/2025 Top Pick

Israel at 77: A Nation in Waiting

By Noam BentovFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

A wreath in Israel for Yom HaZikaron on CJP Spark

5/10/2024 Top Pick

The Hope: A Message From Rabbi Marc Baker

“The Israeli national anthem is not titled ‘the arrival’ nor ‘we made it.’ Instead, it’s called ‘Hatikva’ (‘The Hope’).”

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Israel Independence Day celebration at UMass Amherst Hillel in April 2003, supported by CJP (Photo: Gilad Skolnick)

5/9/2024 Top Pick

Embracing Israel’s History Amid Challenges

I hope that one day my children will know the feeling of parading down the main thoroughfare of Boston to show their pride in Israel.

By Gilad Skolnick

Hilla Perlman-Pniel, right, with CJP president & CEO Marc Baker in Israel (Photo: CJP)

5/9/2024 Top Pick

“We Are Living History”: Reflections From Israel

By Hilla Perlman-PnielFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Azrieli center, Tel Aviv, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzmaut

5/8/2024 Top Pick

Marking Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Post Oct. 7

What are the words of lament and modes of celebration that we need this year, in the wake of the enormous loss of life and sense of security?

By Jessica Fisher & Sara LabatonFor Shalom Hartman Institute

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