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What is Israel Independence Day? Israel Independence Day, or Yom Ha’atzmuat, is a celebration of the reforming of Israel after almost 2000 years since the exile of the Jewish people from the land. For many people, it is more than just a holiday, but a celebration of resilience, freedom, and fulfillment of long-awaited dreams. On the eve of Yom HaAtzmaut, the Consulate of Israel to the Pacific Northwest had the honor of hosting a reception to mark Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Transamerica Pyramid Center Intelligence bulletins sent out ahead of the holiday warn of copycat attacks and homegrown extremists targeting July 4 celebrations in New York City and San Francisco. Explore the world with Google Maps, offering navigation, live traffic data, and directions for various modes of transportation. Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. Coit Tower, one of the iconic landmarks of San Francisco, California, lights up in blue to celebrate Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021. (Credit: FOREIGN MINISTRY) Uncover the top things to do in San Francisco on the 4th of July 2025! My faves? Dazzling fireworks, lively festivals, and unforgettable cruises. San Francisco has plenty of celebrations to commemorate Independence Day this year. A jazz festival will be held in the Fillmore, while performances and parties will take place in areas like On the day of Israel’s 77th Independence Day-a moment of profound significance, especially in the aftermath of October 7th-we invite you to an extraordinary Ball honoring community, resilience, strength, and unwavering support for Israel. As communities across the United States prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have a warning. They are notifying local authorities about potential threats, mainly lone-wolf attackers and small extremist groups motivated by various reasons. This Come and join us to celebrate Israel's Independence day! June 1, 2008 at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco California (on Mission St. between 3rd and 4th). This annual festival presented by the Bay Area events calendar for July 4 weekly editions Here’s a list of fun things to see and do in the region this Independence Day and beyond The modern State of Israel, celebrating its 76th year in 2024, was founded in 1948 and a national holiday was established to celebrate the end of British rule. In 1963, the State of Israel created a national memorial day in memory of all those who have died defending the country from 1860 to the present. The choice to observe Memorial Day just before celebrating Independence Day is a symbolic During her career developing curriculum for Jewish day schools through Jewish LearningWorks, she said, Yom HaAtzmaut was often the only time of the year when modern Israeli history was taught. Israel Independence Day in San Francisco, 1973 (Photo/Saul Miller) For her, Netanyahu’s actions have “absolutely tainted” Yom HaAtzmaut this year. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick recently took a group of about two dozen people affiliated with Pleasanton's Chabad of the Tri-Valley on a visit to Israel that ended with a 43-hour journey home due to the conflict taking place at the time between Israel and Iran. Thousands of American Jews will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the re-establishment of the State of Israel by participating in “Shabbat for Israel,” a nationwide movement celebrating community, tradition, and support for the Jewish Homeland. On behalf of the people of the city and county of San Francisco, congratulations to the people of Israel on commemorating your Independence Day. This year marks the 72nd anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence and the 47th anniversary of the San Francisco HIFA Sister City Relationship. This month, Jews across the world will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence. Two major events are planned in the Bay Area to mark Yom HaAtzmaut, a one-day holiday [] Embassy of Israel in San FranciscoJanuary 1st – New Year’s Day. January 20th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 17th – Presidents’ Day. April 14th – Passover. May 1st – Israel’s Independence Day. May 26th – USA Memorial Day. June 1st – Shavuot. June 2nd – Shavuot. June 3rd – Shavuot. July 4th – USA Independence Day. September 1st – Labor Day. September 23rd Yom HaZikaron, or Israel’s Memorial Day, which honors the soldiers and others who have died defending the State of Israel, begins at sunset on Sunday, May 12. The next evening marks the start of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Local events observing these two holidays include survivor
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