Yom Ha'atzmaut (Hebrew: יום העצמאות yom hā-‘aṣmā’ūṯ) is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating its declaration of independence in 1948. Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the Anniversary of a Nation 's assumption of independent Statehood, usually after ceasing For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The Israeli Declaration of Independence (הכרזת העצמאות Hakhrazat HaAtzma'ut or מגילת העצמאות Megilat HaAtzma'ut) made on 14 May Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
It falls on the 5th of the Jewish lunar month Iyar (pronounced "eeyahr"), celebrating the declaration of the state of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv on May 14, 1948 (5 Iyar, 5708), and the end of the British Mandate of Palestine. The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Iyar ( Hebrew: אִייָר or אִיָּר, Standard Iyyar Tiberian ʾIyyār; Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Iyar ( Hebrew: אִייָר or אִיָּר, Standard Iyyar Tiberian ʾIyyār; Calendar Events Iyar 5 ( May 14, 1948) - Declaration of the State The Palestine Mandate, was a set of protocols or articles that formed a multilateral legal and administrative agreement
It is always preceded by Yom Hazikaron, the Israel fallen soldiers Remembrance Day on the 4th of Iyar. Yom Hazikaron ( Memorial Day, יום הזכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה lit Iyar ( Hebrew: אִייָר or אִיָּר, Standard Iyyar Tiberian ʾIyyār;
An official ceremony is held every year on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on the evening of Yom Ha'atzmaut. Mount Herzl, (הר הרצל Har Hertzel; also Har HaZikaron, הר הזכרון lit Jerusalem (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם, he-Latn Yerushaláyim; Arabic: ar القُدس, ar-Latn al-Quds) is the The ceremony includes a speech by the speaker of the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament), a dramatic presentation, a ritual march of soldiers carrying the Flag of Israel, forming elaborate structures (such as a Menorah, Magen David and a number which represents the age of Israel) and the lighting of twelve torches (one for each of the Tribes of Israel). For Beit Knesset a Jewish Place of worship, see Synagogue. The Knesset (כנסת lit List of flags of Israel The flag of Israel was adopted on October 28, 1948, five months after the country's establishment Pekiin tabletjpg|thumb|right|151px| Second Temple period stone tablet from a Synagogue in Peki'in, Israel. The Star of David or Shield of David ( Magen David in Hebrew with nikkud or מגן דוד without academically transcribed Māḡēn Dāwīḏ by Originally a torch was a portable source of Fire used as a source of light usually a rod-shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other See also History of ancient Israel and Judah According to the Bible, the Israelites were the dominant group living in the Land of Israel. Every year a dozen Israeli citizens, who made a significant social contribution in a selected area, are invited to light the torches.
Other traditional events of Yom Ha'atzmaut:
- The International Bible Contest
- Israel Prize ceremony
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Timing
Yom Ha'atzmaut is celebrated on the 5th day of Iyar (ה' באייר) in the Hebrew calendar, the anniversary of the day in which Israel independence was proclaimed, when David ben Gurion publicly read the Proclamation of the establishment of the State of Israel. The International Bible Contest (known in Hebrew as Chidon HaTanach is a worldwide competition on the Jewish Bible for high school students The Israel Prize is an award handed out by the State of Israel. The Merkava ( Hebrew:, Chariot) is the Main battle tank of the Israel Defense Forces. Iyar ( Hebrew: אִייָר or אִיָּר, Standard Iyyar Tiberian ʾIyyār; The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious The Israeli Declaration of Independence (הכרזת העצמאות Hakhrazat HaAtzma'ut or מגילת העצמאות Megilat HaAtzma'ut) made on 14 May The corresponding Gregorian date was May 14, 1948. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
If the 5th of Iyar comes out on a Friday or Saturday, the celebrations are moved up to the preceding Thursday.
Gregorian dates for Yom Ha'atzmaut:
Yom Ha'atzma'ut observances
The specific ritual involved in observance of this day is a matter of development. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories.
- The Chief Rabbinate along with many other religious authorities have declared that Yom Ha'atzmaut is one of the Jewish holidays in which Hallel should be said. For the Gregorian dates of Jewish Holidays see Jewish holidays 2000-2050. Hallel (הלל "Praise" is a Jewish prayer &mdasha verbatim recitation from Psalms 113-118 which is used for praise and thanksgiving that is recited
- The Religious Zionist movement has created a liturgy for the holiday, which sometimes includes the recitation of some psalms and the reading of a portion of the Prophets (Haftarah) on the holiday morning. Religious Zionism, or the Religious Zionist Movement (a branch of which is also called Mizrachi) is an ideology that combines Zionism and religious The haftarah or haftorah (also haphtara) ( Hebrew: הפטרה plural haftarot or haftorahs; "parting" Some segments of the Religious Zionist camp have promoted the inclusion of a version of Al Hanisim (for the Miracles. . . ) such as those under the guidance of Rav David Bar Hayim of Machon Shilo. Rabbi David Bar Hayim (born David Mandel) was born in Australia. [1]
- Other changes to the daily prayers include reciting Hallel, saying the expanded Pesukei D'Zimrah of Shabbat (the same practice that is observed almost universally on Hoshanah Rabbah), and/or blowing the Shofar. Hallel (הלל "Praise" is a Jewish prayer &mdasha verbatim recitation from Psalms 113-118 which is used for praise and thanksgiving that is recited The seventh day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, 21st day of Tishrei, is known as Hoshana Rabbah ( Aramaic: הוֹשַׁעְנָא רַבָּא A shofar (שופר is a horn used for Jewish religious purposes Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, who according to some of his students, said Hallel on this day, still referred to some of these practices as "acute Halachic mental retardation. Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק was an American Orthodox Rabbi, Talmudist and modern Halakha ( הלכה; alternative transliterations include Halocho and Halacha) is the collective body of Jewish Religious law " [2]
- Most Hasidim and Haredim make no changes to the usual daily prayers. Haredi or Chareidi Judaism is the most theologically conservative form of Orthodox Judaism.
- Some anti-Zionist Jews display a black flag and wear ashes and sackcloth as a sign of mourning. Anti-Zionism is opposition to Zionism, an international political movement and ideology that supports a Homeland for the Jewish People in the land known Members of the Satmar, Toldos Aaron, Toldos Avraham Yitzchak, Munkatch, and Vizhnitz-Monsey Chasidic sects fast to atone for what they view as the sin of having created the State of Israel. Satmar (or Satmar Hasidism or Satmarer Hasidism) (חסידות סאטמאר is a Hasidic movement of mostly Hungarian Grand Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum Shomer Emunim (meaning "Guardian of the Faith" is a devout insular Hasidic sect Shomer Emunim (meaning "Guardian of the Faith" is a devout insular Hasidic sect Munkatch or Munkacs is a Hasidic dynasty named after the Hungarian town in which it was established Munkatsh Vizhnitz is the name of a Hasidic dynasty founded by Rebbe Menachem Mendil Hager Hasidic Judaism (also Chasidic, etc from the Hebrew: he '''''חסידות''''', Chassidus, meaning "piety" from the Hebrew [3]
- The Conservative Movement instituted the reading of a Torah portion for the day as well as the inclusion of a version of Al Hanisim (for the Miracles. Conservative Judaism (also known as Masorti Judaism in Israel and Europe) is a modern stream of Judaism that arose out term " Torah " ( Hebrew: תּוֹרָה "teaching" or "instruction" sometimes translated as "Law" most commonly refers to . . ), which is commonly recited on Hanukkah and Purim. Hanukkah (חנוכה alt Chanukah) also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Purim ( Hebrew: פורים Pûrîm " lots " related to Akkadian pūru) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates
- The Reform Movement suggests the inclusion of Ya'leh V'yavo. Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently subjected to vandalism and the insertion of personal opinions An addition to the Amidah that is also included on Rosh Chodesh (the New Month), Shalosh Regalim (the Pilgrimage Festivals), Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.
- Some Arab citizens of Israel celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut but others regard it as a tragic day in their history and call it al-Nakba ("the catastrophe"). Arab citizens of Israel refers to Arabs or Arabic -speaking people who are Citizens of Israel who are not Jewish.
- Many Israelis celebrate the day with picnics and barbecues (known in Israeli slang as a "mangal" - from the Arabic word منقل meaning "stove"). On the eve of the holiday, people sing and dance in the streets. Balconies are decorated with Israeli flags, and small flags are attached to car windows. List of flags of Israel The flag of Israel was adopted on October 28, 1948, five months after the country's establishment Some people leave the flags up until after Jerusalem Day.
References
- ^ Machon Shilo Al HaNisim for Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom Yerushalyim.
- ^ [1] Rabbi Soloveitchik on Yom Haatzmaut customs.
- ^ Mishpacha Magazine, Zealots and Zionism,Moishe Guttman. March 14, 2007
See also
External links
- Yom Ha'atzmaut Israeli Independence Day on the Jewish Virtual Library
- Photos from Independence Day in Jerusalem
- The Case for Al HaNisim
- The Religious Holiday of Independence Day
- Israeli Calendar for 2007
- Aish's Israel Independence Day page
- Torah insights on Yom Atzma'ut
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