Rabbi David Sedley

A repository of written, audio and video Torah classes given by Rabbi David Sedley

Category: Yom HaAtzmaut

  • Rolling Stones won’t play in Israel for Yom HaAtzma’ut

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    There was a story doing the rounds a couple of months ago that the Stones were playing Israel for Yom HaAtzma’ut (Independence Day). It was covered by many major media, but in fact was a Purim joke. (All of the mainstream online media have subsequently removed their articles about the Stones’ tour, so I can’t… Read more

  • Songs for Israel Independence Day

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    For Yom HaAtzma’ut I’ve chosen some songs with “Israel”, “Zion” or “Tel Aviv” in the title. As far as I know, none of them were written with Yom HaAtzma’ut in mind. There are a lot more reggae songs that are about Zion, but there is only so much backbeat I can take in one sitting.… Read more

  • Yom HaAtzma’ut in Bnei Brak

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    I found this poster from Bnei Brak for Israel Independence Day 1949. It says: Bnei Brak Local CouncilYom HaAtzma’ut Festival in Bnei Brak! On Tuesday 4th Iyar 5709 (3.5.49) at 8 in the evening, a festive parade will take place for all the local organisations with the participation of the Israeli Armed Forces and sponsored… Read more

  • Destress this Yom Ha’Atzma’ut

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    Happy Yom HaAtzma’ut. For those of you who are not familiar with the Israeli minhag, today is the day when you must have a barbecue with your family and friends, wave Israeli flags, watch the fireworks display, and most importantly go and bop people on the head with a squeaky hammer (like this one:) For… Read more