Yom Ha'atzma-ut, Israeli Independence Day, marks the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It is observed on the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls in April.
Simchat Artzeinu—Celebrating Our Land: A Resource Guide for Yom Ha'atzmau-ut This publication from Israel Matters—the Commitment to Israel Initiative of ARZA and the Department of Worship, Music and Religious Living—is a guide containing a variety of materials to help your congregation plan a meaningful and relevant observance of Yom Ha'atzma-ut, Israel's Independence Day. The guide's programs and resources can stand alone or be combined.
