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Despite reports of rainy weather on Yom Haatzmaut 2013, Israelis are gearing up for Independence Day with videos, blog posts and opinion pieces. (Don’t worry, they are also buying out all the meat in the stores, driving around with flags on their cars and staking out their spot in the local park.)
We bring you a roundup of some of the fun, funny and inspirational items celebrating Yom Haatzmaut:
- Oran Almog’s Journey of Resilience – Oran Almog was seriously injured in a terrorist attack which took the lives of his father, brother, grandparents and cousin. He is now an accomplished sailor and an IDF soldier.
- The Good, the Bad and the Fantastic: 65 Surprising Things about Parenting in Israel – A compilation of the most bizarre and amazing aspects of parenting in Israel.
- Meet the Olim – Nefesh B’Nefesh July 12 Flight, Summer 2012 – Not a new video but going around again. If you’ve forgotten the excitement of moving to Israel or want to see what it would be like to make aliyah, watch this video.
- A present for Israel’s Birthday – The CEO of Taglit-Birthright on why all Jews should experience Israel at least once.
- What’s YOUR favorite thing about Israel? – Nefesh B’Nefesh has created beautiful collages of life in Israel.
- Israel at 65: Population tops 8 million – The Times of Israel brings you the latest census statistics for the State of Israel.
- The top 65 ways Israel is saving our planet – It’s amazing how much Israel has achieved in such a short time!
- 65 signs you’ve spent too long in Israel! – If you are an oleh, or have spent a significant amount of time in Israel, these 65 characteristics of Israel and Israelis will make you laugh.
What have we missed? Let us know in the comments. Chag Sameach!