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Watch and get a taste of how Israeli Independence Day started and is celebrated around the world, from the street parties and ceremonies in Israel to festivals all around the world.

What is Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day – all about?

Why is the day immediately preceded by Yom Hazikaron, Israeli Memorial Day?

How do Israelis celebrate this special day? How do Jewish communities mark the milestone in their communities?

Watch and find out – and be proud of our democratic Jewish State!