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| | Jewish Festivals: Yom Atzma'ut, Yom Haatzmaut - Independence day, Yom Haatzmaut. Shavuot, Hanukkah, Passover, Purim, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) |
 | | Independence Day is held in honor of the anniversary of the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, on May 14, 1948. |
 | | It is not a centuries old celebration, but a day that is meant to mean something to the citizens who have physically and actively participated in the creation of a new state and have witnessed the enormous changes that have taken place since 1948. |
 | | Israel Prizes for distinction in literary, artistic and scientific endeavour are presented and the International Bible Contest for Jewish Youth is held. |
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