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Independence Day
 
 
Independece Day (or Yom Ha'atzmaut in Hebrew) is celebrated on the 5th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, commemorating the date it was established in 1948
 
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Independence Day Law - 5709 (1949)
The law proclaiming the fifth day of Iyar as "Independence Day", as enacted by the Knesset.
Activities for Independence Day
The Jewish Agency's web site presents a collection of educational activities and simulation games about subjects related to Israel's Independence.
Selected Readings for Independence Day
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.
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
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.
Tourist information about Independence Day
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.
 
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