Annual event at Reuven Rivlin's official residence in Jerusalem also attended by Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu and army's Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi

Prof. Nir Avieli answers your searing questions about Israel's love of fire-roasted meat, and how the barbecue fits into the heart of its national identity

Toldot Yisrael is racing to interview anyone with a role in the establishment of the state, from those who 'schlepped' backpacks for the Haganah to a Davidka bomb maker

As festivities kick off, president says when he was a boy he couldn't fly Israeli flag, while today it is everywhere -- even space

With annual abrupt change of spirits, country to celebrate its 71st anniversary with fireworks, concerts, parties and torch-lighting ceremony in Jerusalem

From Mobileye and Mellanox to Mercury and Mazor, blue and white companies have won accolades upon their successful exit

A less known secret about Israel is the growing phenomena of more mature scaled-up companies; this is a positive trend and could expand horizons for some Israeli firms

Naming the Soldiers project by National Library asks public to tag pictures with names of those they know who served in Israel's wars

Man says he brought Nazi symbol to Milwaukee campus to draw attention and start conversation about the rise in single mother homes, the opioid addiction and other issues

As with most holidays, Israel to shut down crossings to Palestinians from Tuesday to Friday; exceptions may be made for humanitarian reasons, army says