Israel Independence Day (Iyar 5) celebrates the state of Israel's establishment on May 14, 1948. Jewish communities around the world celebrate Yom Haatzma'ut with festivals of food, music, and dancing.

Resources:
Hillel's Israel Section - Many resources to help you stay informed about and express your support of Israel.

A Tale of Two Anthems - Hatikvah & Psalm 126

Oh Jerusalem: A Conversation - Explore your own vision of Jerusalem through these evocative verses. This conversation weaves together three texts: a Psalm that includes a prayer for the peace of Jerusalem, the Babylonian Talmud, and Midrash Esther Rabba:
 Oh Jerusalem: A Conversation (PDF file 108Kb)
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CASE It! Yom Haatzma'ut - Celebrate Israeli Independence Day by helping those in need:
 CASE It! Yom Haatzma'ut (PDF file 33Kb)
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Additional Programming Resources:
Programming Guide: Yom Haatzma'ut
Yom Haatzma'ut Programming Ideas in the Program Exchange
Israel Programming Ideas in the Program Exchange

Learn More:
Visit MyJewishLearning.com for more about Yom Haatzma'ut