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| The law proclaiming the fifth day of Iyar as "Independence Day", as enacted by the Knesset. |
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| The Jewish Agency's web site presents a collection of educational activities and simulation games about subjects related to Israel's Independence. |
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| A collection of readings suitable for Independence Day. The readings include the prayer for the well-being of the Israel Defense Forces, the prayer for State of Israel and translated poems by Israeli Poets. |
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| The FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces) initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the soldiers of Israel. The FIDF also provides support for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. In the FIDF website you can also read about the organization's Wounded Soldiers Program. |
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| Independence Day celebrations begin on the evening of the fifth of Iyar. It is the only full holiday in the calendar decreed by law without a tradition of hundreds or thousands of years. |