Israel is 70 Years old! and do we know how to party!
This past week the Jewish community in Michigan has been celebrating Israel 70th Birthday (and there is more to come!), but how did Israelis celebrate our beloved country’s birthday?
Well, a picture is worth 1000 words, and a video is a whole story! so here are a few videos from Israel 70th for you to enjoy.
Halleluja – The Israeli song that won first place in the Eurovision in 1979, was chosen to be the official song of Israel 70th celebrations. The original writer even added two new verses that talk about Israel today. Here are the two new verses (translated by me):
| Hallelujah, Israel Hallelujah, the heart marvels from a lonely small countryYou turned to a legend over nightAnd we came back to you from all corner of the earth |
הללויה, ישראל הללויה, הלב מתפעל ממדינה קטנה, בודדה היית בן ליל לאגדה ואלייך שבנו מקצוות תבל |
| Hallelujah, here is your blessing Your Birthday is a day or promiseOf a homeland, and people and hopewill sing you full of love Hallelujah |
הללויה, שאי ברכה יום הולדת, הוא יום הבטחה של מולדת, ועם ותקווה נשיר לך באהבה הללויה |
We’ll continue with Israeli music and special project that happened last week, and watch Kululam, a musical social project, that had 1,200 people in one stadium sing one of Israel most beloved songs:
Every year on Independence day the Israeli Air Force has a special airshow that happens in the Israeli sky and is visible from everywhere, this year, it is also visible on youtube for us to enjoy:
The Israel Democracy Institue have created a special project to celebrate Israel 70th with The Democracy Pavilion that is a unique multi-media experience, in full 360-degree technology, showcasing the values embedded in Israel’s Declaration of Independence and the historic highlights of 70 years of independence. Watch as it is built, and if you plan on visiting Israel before the end of the year – you can experience it yourself!
As you know, every year between Yom Hazikaron and Independence Day there is a unique ceremony in Israel, The lighting of the torches ceremony. Here is the full Ceremony if you want to watch it, It is almost 3 hours long, and unfortunately there are no English subtitles as of now.
Here is to 70 more wonderful years!
Until next time…
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