Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

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Watch: PM Netanyahu’s Greeting for Israel’s Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video address for Israel’s 78th Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) on Tuesday night, emphasising national unity, military strength and what he described as significant achievements in the war against Iran and its regional allies.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut message from Israel’s ambassador to Australia

This year marks my first Yom Ha’atzmaut in Australia, and it is a privilege to share it with the resilient Jewish community here. I know that the vast majority of the Jewish community in Australia acknowledge that Israel is an integral part of their Jewish identity, sharing in the belief in Zion and the shared heritage and destiny.

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Under the stars of Mount Herzl, Israel celebrates 78 years of independence

Nobody was entirely sure the ceremony would take place. Organisers had quietly filmed a full dress rehearsal days earlier in case renewed fighting with Iran made a live public event impossible. A fragile ceasefire with Iran and Lebanon was holding—barely.

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A long journey home

It has taken more than two thousand years for Jews exiled by the Romans to finally return to their promised homeland and reclaim sovereignty. Read more

JNF Sticker Book Collection set to take off on Yom Ha’atzmaut

It’s Israel’s 75th birthday, and what better way for children to celebrate than with the launch of JNF Australia’s My Israel Passport sticker book? Read more

Australia’s leaders send messages for Yom Ha’atzmaut

Both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese have sent messages on Israel’s  74th birthday. Read more

A Yom Ha’azmaut message from Anthony Albanese

A special message from the Leader of the Opposition. Read more

On its 72nd Independence Day, Israel’s population numbers 9,190,000

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released its traditional statistics report on the citizens of Israel in honour of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, which is celebrated this year on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Read more

The Prime Minister’s message for Yom Ha’azmaut

Yom Ha’atzmaut is usually a time of celebration and reflection—a moment to recall the promise of freedom, the strength of hope, and the emergence of a proud and potent nation. Read more

Yom Ha’azmaut celebrated in Sydney

More than 600 people have joined in a belated celebration of Israel’s 67th birthday in Sydney at which NSW Premier Mike Baird was guest of honour. Read more

It’s a matter of timing…writes Michael Kuttner

Life is full of surprises but some things are predictable and their timing can often determine whether the outcome is a success or a disaster. Read more

Henry Greener talks to Erez Feinberg

Erez Feinberg is passionate about all things Israeli. He talks to The Shtick’s Henry Greener about the “I Am Israeli” Seminar, Yom Hazikaron and the Transition from sorrow to joy as Yom Ha’atzmaut is celebrated to mark 67 years of Independence. Read more

Independence Day: We have reason to rejoice…writes isi Leibler

The Bible quotes Balaam describing the Jews as “a people that dwells alone and is not counted among the nations.” Read more

Yom Ha’azmaut

Yom Ha’azmaut celebrations in Melbourne and Sydney…celebrating Israel’s 66th birthday. Read more

Yom Ha’azmaut message from the Prime Minister

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has sent greetings to the Jewish community for Yom Ha’azmaut. Read more