Israel's Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel, when members of the "provisional government" read and signed a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv. The original date corresponded to May 14, 1948.
Yom Ha'atzmaut in Israel is always preceded by Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers. The message of linking these two days is clear: Israelis owe their independence--the very existence of the state--to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it.
To view the video from last year's Yom Hazikaron Service conducted by our Israeli guests visiting the UK as part of the UJIA "Magic Moments" programme. Please click here .
Watch below a video entitled "Lip Dub in Downtown Jerusalem" Israelis of all backgrounds- new olim, sabras, religious, secular, old and young - make a song and dance in honour of Israel's 63rd birthday.
May. 25th - 26th
5th Sivan
Begins: 20:46
Ends: 22:03
Sedra: Bamidbar