Happy 70th Birthday Israel: The Prophetic Significance of 70

April 19, 2018 As Israel turns 70, let's discover the significance of this number in God's prophetic plan for His people and the world.

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Israel Is Our Country: From Holocaust to Independence Day

May 11, 2016 In honor of Yom HaZikaron (The Day of Remembrance), as the sun set last night, entire communities all over Israel solemnly filed into their local Yad LaBanim (Memorial to the Sons / memorial facilities).

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From Tears to Joy: The Rebirth of Israel

April 22, 2015 Israel's Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut (Day of Independence) are bound together as a contemplation of the lives lost in conflict since the rebirth of Israel. Sunset tonight marks the 68th birthday of the modern State of Israel.

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Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut: When Our Mourning Turns to Joy

May 5, 2014 Yom HaZikaron is a solemn day not unlike last week’s Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), which commemorated those who died during the World War II Holocaust—those murdered outright and those who died fighting the Germans in acts of resistance. Although this day was originally dedicated solely to those who have died in battle, in more recent years the day has been expanded to include victims of terrorist attacks and political violence in general. When it comes to a close tonight at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, also called Har HaZikaron (Mount of Remembrance), the flag will be returned to full staff as Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) is ushered in with full military colors including marching bands.

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Yom Haatzmaut: Israel Turns 65

April 15, 2013 Today, all of Israel is mourning as it remembers the brave men and women who lost their lives since 1860 in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel, as well as those who lost their lives in the protection of Israel since it miraculously became an independent modern-day state.

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Yom Haatzmaut: Israel Is 64 Today!

April 25, 2012 Last night at sunset, the Israeli flag was raised all over the Land of Israel as Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) began, which for many Israelis is one of the biggest days of the year. Today Israel turned 64!

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