Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with these unique events and classes in honor of Israel's Independence Day.

Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's national day commemorating its independence, starts the evening of Wednesday, April 14.

Home/Land: Celebrating Israel @73

Wednesday, April 14, 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT

A class from the Hartman Institute

Celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday by exploring historic and modern perspectives on the State of Israel.

Celebrating 73 Years of Religious Diversity in Israel

Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 am ET/6:30 am PT

An event from  Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan 

Hear a conversation about the many facets of religious life in Israel's 73-year history.

Art and Zionism

Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT

An event by Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

Explore the Jewish artistic journey from European persecution to the birth and rise of the State of Israel.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration With Yonina

Thursday, April 15 at 11:00 am ET/8:00 am PT

An event from Baltimore Zionist District

Celebrate the 73rd birthday of Israel with a live performance from acclaimed Israeli musical duo, Yonina.

Four Generations Celebrate Israel’s Independence

Thursday, April 15, 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT

An event from the American Jewish Committee

Join four generations of Israelis and Americans including great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, and children who will share their personal connections to Israel in honor of Israel's independence.

Israeli Cooking Class: Falafel for Yom Ha'atzmaut 

Thursday, April 15, at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT

A class by Ritualwell

Learn how to make Israel's signature meal, falafel, with all the fixings!

The Passion, The Beauty, The Heartbreak: Israel Through Poetry and Music

Thursday, April 15, 3:30 pm ET/12:30 pm PT

An event from the Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program

An eye-opening exploration of Israel’s history through haunting poems and enchanting melodies that highlight Israel’s creative legacy.

Chaim Weizmann, the Forgotten Founder

Thursday, April 15, 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT

A conversation hosted by the Jewish Review of Books

Join a conversation with distinguished historian Jehuda Reinharz to discuss his book, "Chaim Weizmann: The Making of a Zionist Leader," and learn about the remarkable life of the first president of Israel.

Corner of Broadway + Ben Gurion Street

Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT

A performance hosted by Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Enjoy a live performance featuring Israel’s most famous musicals and beloved Broadway tunes that tell the story of Israel.

7 Stories of Israel

Coming Soon

A film screening from My Jewish Learning

Watch a unique mini-documentaries that take you deep inside seven different Israeli lives. As we celebrate Israel's independence all month long, we'll gather to watch the film and learn more about the movie and its incredible subjects. 

Plus, check out our full list of Yom Ha'atzmaut events here! 

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