Jewish and Israeli Holidays
Memorial sirens sounded at 11 a.m. in Israel to honor the memories of 23,646 Israeli soldiers, police and security officers, and 3,134 terror victims who have fallen since the beginning of Israel’s history.
The delegation, which represents a quarter of the countries with diplomatic ties to Israel, is visiting the Jewish state this week in celebration of the nation’s big birthday.
Through the Mizrachi World Movement and the Religious Zionists of America, inspirational rabbis, academics and other leaders from Israel hope to bring the spirit of Israel to Diaspora communities.
Recalling Ohad Shadmi, a pilot and squadron commander, whose family made unequivocal decisions to protect the Jewish state in the skies and on the ground.
The Jewish state’s 70th birthday is being celebrated in festive ways on more than 160 campuses across the United States.
Participants in joint military-civilian tours of War of Independence sites learned about acts of bravery that turned events around and left a mark on Israeli history.
The 70th anniversary of the Jewish state seemed the appropriate time to find a permanent home for an item of import and history.
Israel’s prime minister and president vow to stand strong against anti-Semitism, wherever it rears its head, as well as repel overt aggression from other nations.
Michel Kichka utilizes his skills as a cartoonist to delve into his own painful childhood memories of a father who was unable to tell his children about what he had been through during the Holocaust.
“As we witness an increase in anti-Semitism around the world and dangerous attempts to rewrite history, now more than ever we must ensure that the memories of the survivors pass on to the next generation,” said Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon.
Juan Orlando Hernández will be the first foreign head of state to participate in the torch-lighting ceremony at Israel’s annual Independence Day celebration.
“We use wine to make blessings and when we want to have a big party, so it’s fitting that we have wine when we celebrate a big event like going out of Egypt,” said Micha Vadia of the Galil Mountain Winery.
