Independence Day
A nation’s collective reset
April 15, 2013 — This year might be a little heavier, with the recent frenzy of events fresh in our minds
Daniel K. Eisenbud: Of tragedy and triumph
April 27, 2012 — Israel builds with blood and tears—and joy and hope
A 64th birthday party with something for everyone
April 26, 2012 — Obama and Clinton sing Israel’s praises
Israel celebrates 64 years of independence
April 25, 2012 — Mount Herzl ceremony transitions from sorrow to joy
Israel remembers its fallen
April 24, 2012 — Nation stands silent as sirens signal day of mourning
Soldier killed, seven hurt as lighting rig collapses on Mount Herzl
April 19, 2012 — JERUSALEM (JWN)—Second Lieutenant Hila Bezaleli, 20, was crushed to death and seven of her fellow officers were injured, one critically, Wednesday afternoon, when a steel lighting rig collapsed on soldiers rehearsing for next week’s Independence Day performance on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl. Soldiers taking part in the rehearsal had warned some 20 minutes before the collapse ... Soldier killed, seven hurt as lighting rig collapses on Mount Herzl