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Knesset Declares Jerusalem Capital of Israel (1950)
01/23/2020
On January 23, 1950, Jerusalem eternal and sacred capital of Israel, was declared capital of the modern State by the Knesset (60-2 votes).
Israel's First National Election (1949)
01/25/2020
During the establishment of the state of Israel in May 1948, Israel's national institutions were established, which ruled the new state.
Healing Arts Tu B'Shvat Watercolor Workshop
01/26/2020 1:00 PM - 01/26/2020 3:00 PM
Join us to learn how to draw and paint pretty watercolor paintings filled with Israel inspired trees and flowers.
Israel's National Day to Combat Anti-semitism
01/27/2020
In 2005 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed Resolution, which designated January 27 – the date the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp was liberated – as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Ilan Ramon Z"L Memorial Day (2003)
02/01/2020
Colonel Ilan Ramon was an Israeli Air Force combat pilot and the first Israeli astronaut to take part in a space mission, the fatal Space Shuttle Columbia mission launched on January 16, 2003.
Stop the Hate
02/03/2020 6:30 PM
A Special Forum Hosted by Long Island University and Sponsored by Voices for Truth and Humanity
The Technion Opened in Haifa (1925)
02/09/2020
The Technion is the oldest and premier institute of science and technology in Israel. With 18 different careers, the Institute of Technology has been an active and leading participant in Israel’s establishment and development since 1925.
Tu B'Shevat - טו בשבט
02/10/2020 (All day)
Planting trees and flowers for Tu B’Shevat is an age-old Israeli pastime that is now celebrated all over the world. Now you can take part in this special tradition by PLANTING ISRAEL AT HOME!
Natan Sharansky arrives in Israel (1986)
02/11/2020
First basic law in Israel Passed 1958
02/12/2020
First Meeting of the First Knesset (1949)
02/14/2020
February 14, 1949. Originally named the ‘Constituent Assembly’, soon changed to Knesset.
Chaim Weizmann Sworn in as President (1949)
02/17/2020
Chaim Azriel Weizmann z"l (November 27, 1874-November 9, 1952) was a Zionist leader and Israeli statesman who served as President of the Zionist Organization and later as the first President of Israel.
Sir Moses Montefiore and Lady Judith Montefiore began their first trip to Palestine (1827)
02/20/2020
Moses Montefiore traveled to Palestine seven times when the journeys were difficult and dangerous.
Death of Tziporah Zaid (1968)
02/24/2020
Tziporah Becker z"l was one of the founders of Hashomer, a Jewish defense organization to safeguard the Jewish agricultural settlements in Palestine.
Struma Anniversary (1942)
02/24/2020
Yom HaMishpacha - Family Day
02/25/2020
Around the year 2000, it was decided that Yom HaMishpacha would be celebrated on the 30th of Shevat.
Ariel Sharon's birthday (1928)
02/26/2020
Ariel Sharon z"l (February 26, 1928 - January 11, 2014) was an Israeli general and politician who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006.
Purim - פורים
03/09/2020 - 03/10/2020
The day of deliverance, Purim is a time for feasting and rejoicing. Find the Israeli Purim celebration closest to you and join in the Purim street parties with a carnival-like atmosphere!
Shushan Purim - פורים שושן
03/10/2020 - 03/11/2020
Shushan Purim received its name from fighting in the walled city of Shushan which continued through the 14th of Adar. Today, only Jerusalem celebrates Purim on the 15th of Adar.
Egypt and Israel peace agreement (after the visit of sadat and camp david) (1979)
03/26/2020
This treaty was signed after long negotiations in 1979, after the visit of Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat to Jerusalem in 1977, invited by the Israeli Prime Minister Begin, and the signing of the Camp David Peace Accords in 1978.
Execution of Dov Gruner (1947)
04/19/2020
Dov Bela Gruner was executed by the British and Egyptian authorities.
San Remo's mandate: Israel's 'Magna carta' (1920)
04/25/2020
The San Remo Conference which took place on April 19, 1920, lasted for seven days and published its resolutions on April 25, 1920.
Execution of Eli Cohen (1965)
05/18/2020
Eliyahu Ben-Shaul Cohen was an Israeli spy who worked in 1961–1965 for the Mossad in Damascus, Syria, where he developed close relationships with the political and military hierarchy and became the Chief Adviser to the Syrian Minister of Defense.
