Founder of ‘Birthright for Moms’ will represent Diaspora in Israeli Independence Day torch-lighting The Mount Herzl ceremony will have only a TV and digital audience because of coronavirus regulations. By Marcy Oster April 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Diaspora Jewry will have an Independence Day torch after all The reversal comes after Culture MInister Miri Regev came under fire from public figures and organizations representing Diaspora Jewry. March 14, 2019 7:25 am
Honduras president cancels participation in torchlighting ceremony for Israel’s 70th Juan Orlando Hernandez pulled out amid calls that his invitation be rescinded due to human rights violations in his country. April 9, 2018 2:44 pm
Trump’s inauguration rabbi to be first non-citizen honored on Israel’s Independence Day April 14, 2017 6:43 am
For first time, Diaspora Jew to light one of Israel’s Independence Day torches March 29, 2017 4:07 pm
Greek Orthodox priest to be honored on Israeli Independence Day accused of sexual harassment May 11, 2016 10:40 am