Israel’s population grows slightly to nearly 9.2 million on eve of Independence Day Some 74 percent of the population is Jewish and 21 percent is Arab. By Marcy Oster April 27, 2020 10:06 am
Chabad rabbis order Nepal emissary to turn down Israel Independence Day honor The movement’s rabbinical court in Israel told Chani Lifshitz that she did not have permission to participate, without giving any more details. April 23, 2020 4:59 pm
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. April 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Israeli culture minister ends Independence Day honor for Diaspora Jews By Marcy Oster March 11, 2019 2:52 pm
New York man, 70, moves to Israel on his shared birthday with the Jewish state By Marcy Oster April 18, 2018 1:50 pm
Birthright co-founder Michael Steinhardt to make history lighting Israel Independence Day torch April 20, 2017 3:50 pm