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.
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 Shelfie + Starter Activities
Fireworks in a jar (coming soon)
Paper plate collage balloon (coming soon)
Israeli Archeological Dig Bricks
Make our own butter (Kibbutz life!)
2022
Yom Ha’atzmaut Shelfie + Starter Activities
Israel Archeological Dig Sensory Bin
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 Colored Scavenger Hunt
3 Falafels in My Pita Matching Activity
Israel I Spy Map Free Printable
2020
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The following sites are amazing resources for learning more about this holiday:
Reform Judaism: Yom Ha’atzmaut
Chag Sameach!!
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