HistoryFebruary 22, 1948
The Golani Brigade Is Formed
On February 22, 1948, the Golani Brigade was formed in the Galilee from part of the Levanoni Brigade.
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HistoryApril 11, 1909
Tel Aviv Is Founded
On this day, April 11, 1909, families gathered on the dunes north of Jaffa and drew lots for the plots that became Ahuzat Bayit, later Tel Aviv.
HistoryJanuary 18, 1854
Judah Touro Dies
On this day, January 18, 1854, Judah Touro died in New Orleans. His will funded Jewish congregations, civic institutions, and relief in Ottoman Palestine.
HistoryAugust 21, 1933
The Eighteenth Zionist Congress Opens
On 21 August 1933, the Eighteenth Zionist Congress opened in Prague.
Historyc. 1878
Naphtali Herz Imber Writes Hatikvah
In 1878, Naphtali Herz Imber wrote the poem that became Hatikvah, probably in Iași.
HistoryAugust 23, 1903–August 28, 1903
Herzl Proposes a Jewish Settlement in East Africa
At the Sixth Zionist Congress in August 1903, Theodor Herzl proposed a British offer of land in East Africa.
History28 August 1898
Second Zionist Congress Opens
The Second Zionist Congress opened in Basel on August 28, 1898, and sat through August 31. About 400 delegates attended. The Jewish Colonial Trust was founded.
History5 Iyyar · observed date may vary
Yom HaAtzmaut
Yom HaAtzmaut’s nominal Hebrew date is 5 Iyyar, the anniversary of the 14 May 1948 declaration. Israeli law moves the observed date when 5 Iyyar falls on Friday, Saturday, or Monday. There is no fixed Gregorian anniversary.
HistoryApril 26, 1920
San Remo Conference Ends
The Allied San Remo conference ended on April 26, 1920. The day before, the Supreme Council had allocated the Palestine mandate to Britain and required it to put the Balfour Declaration into effect.
History29 August 1897
First Zionist Congress Opens
The First Zionist Congress opened in Basel on August 29, 1897, and sat through August 31. Delegates adopted the Basel Program.