{"id":70235,"date":"2019-05-08T17:05:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T15:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=70235"},"modified":"2019-05-08T08:06:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T06:06:41","slug":"08-05-46","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=70235","title":{"rendered":"YOM HAATZMAUT 2019 EVENTS IN JERUSALEM"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>YOM HAATZMAUT 2019 EVENTS IN JERUSALEM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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The first thing you will notice about Yom Haatzmaut is the emotional transition from the sadness of\u00a0Yom Hazikaron<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Israel\u2019s Day of Remembrance, to Israel Independence Day, an official national holiday which has become an important day in the Jewish calendar, being celebrated by Jewish communities around the world. Yom Haatzmaut begins at sundown immediately following Yom Hazikaron and ends after sundown the following day. It celebrates the declaration of independence of the State of Israel in 1948, making this the\u00a071st birthday!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yom Haatzmaut is held on the fifth of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This year it falls on the evening of May 8, 2019 and celebrations last until the evening of May 9, 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

The state ceremony that brings in Yom Haatzmaut takes place at Mount Herzl, Israel\u2019s military cemetery, by Theodor Herzl\u2019s grave. And from there the city erupts with events, parties, outdoor get togethers, concerts and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

YOM HAATZMAUT 2019 EVENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

YOM HAATZMAUT EVE EVENTS \u2014 MAY 8, 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

TORCH-LIGHTING CEREMONY \u2013 MOUNT HERZL<\/span><\/p>\n

The annual ceremony will feature ceremonial units, Yizkor prayer, words by Chairman\u00a0of the\u00a0Knesset, torch-lighting, transfer of flags ceremony, military parade, singing of the hymn, the IDF disabled veterans\u2019 band, other military bands, and poetry reading. Entry by invitation only.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Mount Herzl<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Jerusalem<\/span>
\nWhen:<\/strong>\u00a07:45 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

FESTIVE PRAYERS AT THE WESTERN WALL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Festive prayers at the Western Wall accompanied by dancing with live music.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong>The Western Wall<\/span><\/a>, Old City, Jerusalem<\/span>
\nWhen\u00a0<\/strong>8:00 pm<\/span>
\nCost:\u00a0<\/strong>Free<\/span><\/p>\n

INDEPENDENCE PARTY AT THE TOWER OF DAVID MUSEUM<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tower of David Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0will host the annual alternative party. The party will feature workshops, dancing, and a live music performance by Tiny Fingers with Shai Ben Tzur.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong>The Tower of David Museum<\/span><\/a>, Old City, Jerusalem<\/span>
\nWhen\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 pm<\/span>
\nGet tickets in advance!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n