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Yom HaAtzma’ut

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We sing the Israeli National Anthem

Yom HaAtzma’ut (Israel Independence Day) is the celebration of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.

For Humanistic Jews, Yom HaAtzma’ut is a time to reaffirm their commitment to Israel as a center of Jewish culture and creativity, to express solidarity with the Jewish people, and to join their Israeli brothers and sisters and their wider Jewish community in joyful celebration of the establishment of the Jewish state.

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Thankfulness and mindfulness without dogma. Faith in our fellow people. Modern meaning in ancient traditions. Using only the words that match our beliefs. Humanistic values of equality, honesty, and integrity. Good food. Jewish humor. Links to a fascinating history and peoplehood. Support from like-minded sojourners. Powerful lifecycle events. Rituals to keep us grounded. Rich cultural heritage. Fun holidays. Connection to the natural universe. Ethical values in action. Bringing light through learning and laughter. AND… celebrating our full diversity, including Jewish, Jew-ish, not yet Jewish, never gonna be Jewish; atheist, agnostic, secular, humanist, freethinker, spiritual-not-religious; in-married, intermarried, interculturally married, single, divorced, nontraditional, polyamorous; multiracial, people of color, all heritages and backgrounds; people with and without disabilities and neurodiversity; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, heterosexual, nonconforming; and all who come in kindness and sincerity!