Israel‘s Independance Day May 2025
Yom HaAtzma'ut 2025
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On this day, Israelis celebrate Israel's independence and the restoration of Jewish sovereignty. The original Independence Day was on May 14, 1948. But it was followed by the War of Independence because the Arab states refused to accept Israel's existence and attacked immediately. However, the Jewish state has stood its ground impressively.
This year, the anniversary will be celebrated on May 2 due to the deviation of the Jewish calendar from the international calendar.
Here are a few suggestions to delve deeper into the topic:
ARTICLES
2 articles outlining the history of Israel from Theodor Herzl's idea of founding the state to the present day
by Brigitte B. Nussbächer
After the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the expulsion of the Jews, the idea of returning to Israel and founding an independent state of their own, was only a dream for centuries. But the Jews did not give up hope. And two thousand years later, they saw the seed of this hope sprout at the most unlikely time: after 6 million of Jews had been annihilated.
Could this dream withstand the hostile reality?
Joy of Life in the Shadow of Wars
by Brigitte B. Nussbächer
An AUDIO LECTURE to listen to
... on this topic can be found on the Israel-Event page (Anker Event!) under the title “Israel - a fulfilled hope. On the trail of a miracle?“
BOOKS & FILMS for Independance Day
Immerse yourself in the incredible story of the founding of the state of Israel after 2000 years of expulsion and destruction. Find out how the prophecies of the Bible were fulfilled.
Exodus by Leon Uris
A novel that made the world sit up and take notice: the lives of Jewish freedom fighters, Holocaust survivors, their friends and enemies. The story of the birth of the nation of Israel, written with blood and tears, from the time of forbidden immigration under the British Mandate until after the successful War of Independence.
A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz
Based on his own biography and the life stories of his ancestors, Oz traces the life of the Jews - beginning in the shtetl in Eastern Europe, through immigration, the founding of the state and wars, and provides insights into many details of everyday life.
Israel GEO Epoche Nr. 61 (in German only)
The most important historical events from 1890 to the present in the Jewish state.
Exodus (Movie)
Film adaptation of the novel (see recommendation books). Return of the Jews to Israel after World War II and the foundation of the Israeli state. The story of the birth of the nation of Israel, written with blood and tears, from the time of forbidden immigration under the British Mandate until after the successful War of Independence.
Cast a Giant Shadow (Movie)
Colonel Mickey Marcus, former officer in the US army, uses the ability of the Israeli people to improvise and use what little they have to maximum advantage. He knows that so soon after the Holocaust while the memories of these horrific events in Europe are still fresh in their minds, the people will fight to the last man, as they have nowhere else to go.
The story tells the construction of the Burma Road to break Jerusalem's siege during the War of Independence in 1948. This event was crucial for the successful outcome of the War of Independence of Israel.
Against All Odds (Movie)
Israel managed to survive and to return to its ancient homeland despite the Holocaust. The militarily inferior state was able to defend its independence. In the creation and preservation of modern Israel, numerous things have occurred for which there is no logical explanation. To understand the events, veteran reporter Michael Greenspan brings together dramatic eyewitness accounts and historical commentary from scholars. Were they miracles?