Tag Archives: Yom Haatzmaut

Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach! Happy 73rd Independence Day Israel!

Posted on 15 April 2021 by anneinpt

It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, and, as remarked upon by both local and foreign observers, the country swings in a schizophrenic kind of way from the mourning, sorrow and remembrance of Yom Hazikaron to the flag-waving patriotism and general … Continue reading →

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Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach! Happy 72nd Independence Day Israel!

Posted on 29 April 2020 by anneinpt

It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, and, as we note every year, the country swings in a mad but so-Israeli kind of way from the mourning, sorrow and remembrance of Yom Hazikaron to the flag-waving patriotism and general merry-making of … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 10 May 2019 by anneinpt

This week’s edition of Good News Friday is one still enjoying the glow from yesterday’s Yom Ha’atzmaut. Here is an incredible video from Boomerang, an Israel-advocacy group – bringing us support and love from… Saudi Arabia of all places!   … Continue reading →

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Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach! Happy 71st Independence Day Israel!

Posted on 9 May 2019 by anneinpt

It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, and, as remarked upon by both local and foreign observers, the country swings in a schizophrenic kind of way from the mourning, sorrow and remembrance of Yom Hazikaron to the flag-waving patriotism and general … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – celebrate Israel’s 70th!

Posted on 20 April 2018 by anneinpt

Today is the 5th of Iyar, the real date of Israel’s independence. It was celebrated yesterday so as to give the nation a full day of festivities, rather than having to cut them short for Shabbat. So in honour of … Continue reading →

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Israel’s 70th birthday! Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach!

Posted on 19 April 2018 by anneinpt

This year is no ordinary Independence Day. Israel has turned 70 tonight! Who would have thought, 70 years ago when the country was on the brink of extermination by its enemies as soon as it was born, that a mere … Continue reading →

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