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Reclaiming our peoplehood: How to prepare Jewish youth for the future

Creating internal resilience within the Jewish people requires fostering a generation that is indigenously connected to the land.

 Israeli children play with Israeli flags ahead of Israel's 77th Independence Day, at "Kobi kindergarden" in Moshav Yashresh, on April 29, 2025.
 The Siegman family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh, alongside 11 other new immigrants from North America.

NY family makes aliyah to southern Israel days before nation’s 77th Independence Day

First Jewish people’s choice awards to be held in Times Square

 Ben Shapiro speaking with attendees at the 2019 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Independence Day 2025: Ben Shapiro chosen as ceremonial torchbearer


Despite coronavirus, Israelis barbecuing for Independence Day

“Instead of having customers buying for bigger parties, we have customers buying meat for the barbecues with their immediate family.”

Butcher in Jerusalem ahead of Independence Day.

Emissary for bereaved families to light Independence Day torch

The organization now has 65 branches around the country in major cities and towns to deal with bereaved families in those locations, and has some 1,000 volunteers to help carry out its activities.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

After 72 years, Israel's Declaration of Independence still stands

It is not easy for any society to maintain consistent adherence to the demands of its constitution.

Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics – Opening ceremony – Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium - Pyeongchang, South Korea – February 9, 2018 - Alexei Bychenko of Israel carries the national flag.

Remembering why we are in Israel on the 72nd Independence Day

We found here a beautiful country, unique in the variety of its scenery and climate.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Flags.

Israel's Independence Day through American eyes

President Harry Truman: The first to recognize the Jewish state.

The changing face and focus of Zionism 72 years after Israeli independence

As old connections to Judaism fade, Zionism is turning into a primary manner Diaspora Jews relate to their Judaism.

Celebrating Passover in New York with Israeli wine.

Rivlin's telediplomacy during the coronavirus pandemic

Rivlin says the coronavirus crisis ‘has made us feel more than ever that we are one family with a shared history, shared values and a shared destiny’

Diaspo President Reuven Rivlin and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi host a Zoom call with lone soldiers in Israel and around the world on April 7, instead of hosting them at the President’s Residence as in previous years.

Traditional Independence Day IAF flyover cancelled due to coronavirus

The IDF asks that citizens follow Health Ministry guidelines and not gather. The flyover will be available on a livestream broadcast by the media.

IAF Texan II T-6s practice flyover of hospitals in solidarity amid coronavirus outbreak

Masa Israeli founder Uri Cohen to light Independence Day torch

Uri Cohen, founder and head of Masa Israeli

Momentum's Lori Palatnik to light 'Diaspora' torch on Independence Day

“Momentum works tirelessly to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel through young mothers in their communities."

Lori Palatnik