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SUMMARY:Yom HaAtzma'ut
DESCRIPTION:Other than the official ceremonies\, Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in a variety of ways. In the cities\, the nighttime festivities may be found on the main streets. Crowds will gather to watch public shows offered for free by the municipalities and the government. Many spend the night dancing Israeli folk dances or singing Israeli songs. During the daytime thousands of Israeli families go out on hikes and picnics. Army camps are open for civilians to visit and to display the recent technological achievements of the Israeli Defense Forces. Yom Ha’atzmaut is concluded with the ceremony of granting the “Israel Prize” recognizing individual Israelis for their unique contribution to the country’s culture\, science\, arts\, and the humanities. \nThe religious character of Yom Ha’atzmaut is still in the process of formation\, and is still subject to debate. The Chief Rabbinate of the State (which consists of Orthodox rabbis) has decided that this day should be marked with the recitation of Hallel (psalms of praise)\, similar to other joyous holidays\, and with the reading of a special haftarah (prophetic portion). Most ultra-Orthodox Jews\, in Israel and abroad\, have not accepted this ruling\, and some Orthodox Jews chant the Hallel psalms without the blessing which precedes it.
URL:https://kesher.org.uk/event/yom-haatzmaut/
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