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

Federation head Jeff Finkelstein, in Israel to memorialize the 11 victims of Tree of Life synagogue massacre, says people-to-people relationships are only way to bridge our divides

Avi Nesher says the late Ari will be with him on stage in Jerusalem; IDF soldier critically injured in 2014 Gaza war also to receive honor

Morris Kahn and Kfir Damari will receive honor during ceremony on May 8 for promoting tech education and encouraging innovation