Holiday

Yom Haatzmaut

Israel’s Independence Day

Yom Haatzmaut

יום העצמאות

Yome ha-atz-ma-OOT

“The Day of Independence”

Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrates the day the State of Israel was declared independent in May 1948. Today it is celebrated with fireworks and barbecues.

In order to avoid desecration of Shabbat, these days are often commemorated a day before or after the official date

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Having a barbeque – many Israelis celebrate the day by having a barbeque, often in the local park.
Wearing blue and white – it is customary to wear the colors of the Israeli flag, blue and white.
Attaching Israeli flags to one’s car – many people attach flags to their cars as a symbol of pride in their country.
Flag parades – this is often an event for the whole family, with Israeli music blasting and almost every participant waving a huge Israeli flag.