(5772) April 26, 2012

Yom HaAtzmaut, also known as Israel Independence Day, occurs on 5 Iyar (in April or May). It is a day of celebration commemorating the day Israel declared its independence.

The Chief Rabbinate along with many other religious authorities declared that Yom Ha'atzmaut is one of the Jewish holidays in which Hallel should be said. Many Israelis celebrate the day with picnics. On the eve of the holiday, people sing and dance in the streets. Balconies are decorated with Israeli flags, and small flags are attached to car windows.^[1]

Additional Information: Israel Independence Day :: Israel Independence Day :: Yom HaAtzmaut

^[1]"Yom HaAtzmaut." wikipedia.org Wikipedia, n.d.

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