There will also be an online Israel Independence Day celebration at 5 p.m. on April 28 with a live musical performance by Israeli singer-songwriter Rami Feinstein.
Still, thanks to the magic of Zoom and Facebook Live, you will still be able to join in with the festivities.Get email notification for articles from Dina Kraft www.jewishtogether.org/yom-haatzmaut-programhttps://visit.tel-aviv.gov.il/Pages/EventLocation.aspx?ListType=Events&ItemId=647Virtual events are replacing state and family gatherings during this year’s coronavirus lockdown – here are some of the highlightsWatch live: Worldwide Celebration of Israel's Independence DayThe traditional flyover of Israel Air Force jets is still taking place on Independence Day, but this year it’s a tribute to Israel’s medical professionals treating those with the coronavirus. We are in the midst of one of the most unique periods on the Israeli calendar – the consecutive, deeply emotional Remembrance Day and Israeli gov’t approves: Three-week lockdown beginning FridayLockdown is an opportunity to take responsibility over coronavirus
Watch live: Worldwide Celebration of Israel's Independence Day Other highlights include actor Josh Malina offering an overview of how COVID-19 is being fought by Israeli doctors and scientists. (Toldot Yisrael, a Jerusalem nonprofit that records and shares oral histories of men and women who helped establish Israel, has created – together with the Rabbinical Council of America – a ready-to-watch kit for Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days. E-mail: subs@jpost.com
There will be more singing by the Platt Brothers – Ben, Henry and Jonah – while Adeena Sussman, of bestselling cookbook “Sababa” fame, will be teaching viewers how to make falafel, tahini and eggplant steaks.Tickets are available online at IsraPalooza.org on a pay what you can basis (suggested donation $18), and there are group rates through synagogues, JCCs, or other local organizations. Toll Free number in Israel only 1-800-574-574
There is also a “How to do an indoor barbecue” workshop with Israeli celebrity chef Haim Cohen, and a global dance party by DJs from the Israeli radio station Galgalatz.And before the dancing begins, you can take part in the transition from the somber marking of Memorial Day to Independence Day through stories and songs.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/israpalooza-registration-103066972088© Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All Rights ReservedOther highlights include conversations with Canadian-Israeli architect Moshe Safdie and Lucy Aharish, the country’s best-known Arab-Israeli television journalist. The Jerusalem Post Customer Service Center can be contacted with any questions or requests:
• Terms of Use
Sign up for The Jerusalem Post Premium Plus for just $513 injured as rockets fired at southern IsraelTrumping Palestinian lies and Tehran’s agendaBahrain agrees to normalize relations with Israel, Trump announces • Privacy Policy
The day is marked by official and unofficial ceremonies and observances. https://www.facebook.com/events/1092412701129230/In past years on Independence Day, it has become a tradition for Israeli army bases to open their doors to the public.
That’s not possible this year, of course – but virtual visits will be.This is the power hour of a day of events sponsored by the Jewish Agency – together with partners, including the Jewish Federations of North America – kicking off with a performance by Matisyahu. Write: israpalooza2020@gmail.comIf you are hungry for more than just an hour, the Jewish Agency is actually offering six hours of programming. Ehud Olmert to 'Post': Rosh Hashanah is Without joy or hopeMy Word: Prayers, peace, politics and a pandemicUpgrade your reading experience with an ad-free environment and exclusive contentA restaurant-closing tsunami is on the way, New York restaurateurs warnThis Rosh Hashanah, let’s strive to be betterPeople covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel AvivThe peace treaties between the UAE, Bahrain and Israel are signed
It includes a guide for facilitating a program for communities, and a playlist for additional films and first-person accounts.Other highlights include actor Josh Malina offering an overview of how COVID-19 is being fought by Israeli doctors and scientists.