Yom Ha’atzmaut Activities

Yom Ha’atzmaut is Israel Independence Day. It celebrates the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. It’s also frequently called Israel’s birthday. Jews gather together and celebrate Israeli culture with food, dance, music and Israeli flags. This is a wonderful time to learn about Israel, its geography, important landmarks, Israeli culture and have a fun time celebrating the country’s birthday.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Activities

My learning goals for this holiday are for my children to understand that Israel is special for Jews and that there is a rich Israeli culture. It is also a fun time to incorporate birthday-like celebrations to honor Israel’s birthday.

Symbols of Yom HaAtzmaut are:

  • The Israeli flag
  • Blue and white (the colors of the Israeli flag)
  • Israeli food like hummus, falafel, and shawarma
  • Special Israel landmarks like the Western Wall, the Negev desert, the Dead Sea
  • Unique Israeli culture like a kibbutz
  • Birthday symbols to remind us that we are celebrating Israel’s birthday

Explore our Yom Ha’atzmaut crafts, activities, and experiences from this year and previous ones to engage you and your family in a fun and meaningful Yom Ha’atzmaut and Israel exploration experience!

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2024

2024 Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities

Happy 76th Birthday Israel Roll and Cover free printable

Camel Counting Cards free printable

Happy Birthday Israel Cupcake Do a Dot free printable

2023

2023 Yom Ha’atzmaut Activities

2023 Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities

Star of David sweep

Fireworks in a jar (coming soon)

Paper plate collage balloon (coming soon)

Israeli Archeological Dig Bricks

Make our own butter (Kibbutz life!)

2022

2022 Yom Ha'atzmaut Kid-Friendly Activities

Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities

Israel Archeological Dig Sensory Bin

Birthday Candle Posting

Kibbutz Harvest Sensory Bin

Falafel Transfer

Fireworks Art (coming soon)

Yom Ha’atzmaut Torch Craft & Loose Parts Fireworks

Birthday Cake Playdough Invitation (coming soon)

Yom Ha’atzmaut Montessori-Style 3 Part Cards

2021

Israeli Flag Color Scavenger Hunt

Israeli Flag Colored Scavenger Hunt

3 Falafels in My Pita Matching Activity

Israel I Spy Map

Israel I Spy Map Free Printable

3 Falafels in My Pita

2020

Color by Number Israel Map

Color by Number Israel Map

The following sites are amazing resources for learning more about this holiday:

PJ Library: Yom Ha’atzmaut

Reform Judaism: Yom Ha’atzmaut

BimBam: Yom Ha’atzmaut

Chag Sameach!!

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