Yom Ha'atzma-ut, Israeli Independence Day, marks the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls in April.
This guide contains a variety of materials to help your congregation plan a meaningful and relevant observance of Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel Independence Day.
ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America - the Zionist arm and voice of the Reform Movement in the United States - endeavors to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identity of Reform Jews. Find resources for engagement, advocacy, and travel.
For most American Jews, Israel is only seen through the lens of the political debate, the impressions of the news report or the windows of a tour bus. Begun as a weekly online essay in response to the Second Intifada in 2000, Galilee Diary goes beyond the headlines to provide an insider’s view of the rich and complex reality that is Israel.
Join a Young boy and his cousin Tamar as they learn about Jewish life in Israel and North America in this age appropriate introduction to Israel for young children from the author of Good Morning, Boker Tov, Good Night, Lilah Tov and Shabbat Shalom.
My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel
Shalom Israel - A Musical Companion to My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel
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