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 BARBECUING AT Sacher Park in Jerusalem on Independence Day last Tuesday: It was disappointing that some prominent individuals in the Jewish world couldn’t bring themselves to offer even superficial greetings to the Jewish state on its 76th birthday, says the writer.

Critical voices aren't fooling anyone with silence and backhanded compliments

By MOSHE PHILLIPS
 (L-R) Hồ Chí Minh in Paris, 1946; Portrait of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, 1949

A tale of two leaders: The Paris meetings between Ben-Gurion and Ho Chi Minh

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu applauds the top finishers at the Bible Contest held at the Jerusalem Theatre on Independence Day, last year. It’s one of the events appropriate to take place this year, says the writer.

Celebration amid national pain and loss on Independence Day 2024

By RABBI YUVAL CHERLOW
 The 'Living Museum' was organized by the Jerusalem Municipality.

Jerusalem hosts 'Living Museum' on Independence Day to honor Oct. 7 victims

 WHILE REMEMBRANCE Day this year seems appropriate for the somber national mood, the usually high-spirited Independence Day celebrations are raising far more controversy.

Israel’s Independence Day is a time for mourning and celebration

By Dr. Mijal Bitton/JTA
 Israeli singer-songwriter Idan Amedi speaks during a protest of Right-wing demonstrators against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, on March 11, 2023

Singer Idan Amedi explains choice behind refusing Independence Day honor

By MIKI LEVIN