Israel's Independence Day - May 14th, 1948 - ה אייר תש"ח
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Which major gedolim have said Hallel on Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim?
Which major gedolim, especially at the times at which the events occurred, but in general too, have said Hallel for Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Yerushalyim?
The definition of a major gadol is, of course, ...
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Dancing on Yom Haatzmaus
One is not allowed to dance during the mourning days of s'firas haomer (Mishna B'rura 493:3). According to all major customs, Yom Haatzmaus (Israel's independence day) falls during the mourning days ...
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Should I follow the congregation if their view on prayers for Yom Ha'Atzma'ut is different than mine?
How should one go about davening in a minyan on yom haatzmaut when his custom is not to change davening?
My minyan does no tachanun and hallel without a bracha after shmona esreh.
Should I-
do ...
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Late Yom Hatzmaut
What is the rule: when is Yom Hatzmaut moved from the fifth of Iyar to an earlier or later date?
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Al Hannisim for Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim
Are there any special additions one can add to the shemoneh esrei on Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim?
Is there any problem with saying these additions? Do any major shuls in America say them?
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What does it take to institute Hallel?
What are some of the classical references for instituting Hallel b'zman hazeh? And in a more discussion-oriented vein, what kind of miracle do you think it would take for the vast majority of klal ...
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Is Yom HaAtzma'ut a Chag?
Is Yom Ha-Atzma'ut (Israeli Independance Day) considered a Chag (Jewish Holiday)? I have been to three types of Shuls (Synagogues) on this day:
Those that have added the saying of Hallel but without ...
