As the transition from the somber mood of Remembrance Day makes way for the celebration of Independence Day, there’s a plethora of inspiring video clips to help us mark Israel’s 64th birthday. We’ve already focused on ISRAEL21c’s great ‘What does …
As the transition from the somber mood of Remembrance Day makes way for the celebration of Independence Day, there’s a plethora of inspiring video clips to help us mark Israel’s 64th birthday.
We’ve already focused on ISRAEL21c’s great ‘
What does Israel mean to you’ clip, (now augmented by
the top 64 innvoations from Israel) and here’s a few others.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kaMd3SvcvY[/youtube]
Here’s a photographic appreciation of the natural beauty of the country by Efrat-based photographer
Yehoshua Halevi, featuring the song “Desert Call” by Eden Mi Qedem.
No Independence Day would be complete without a tribute to our fighting forces that protect us day in and out. Here’s a well-done one created and filmed by Aviv Vana Post Production in collaboration with shooteast.com
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6HlpjK0co[/youtube]
Here’s a unique take on the country’s birthday – done in animation. According to the creators, it attempts to portray the complex reality that Israelis live in on a daily basis.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drUIWuMWw70[/youtube]
And how could we not include a message from Mr. Israel, our venerable president Shimon Peres, who gives his independence greeting in his inimitable English.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfLBRqsj41A[/youtube]
Go enjoy the next 24 hours, with the ubiquitous barbecue, outdoor singing and dancing, and fireworks. Happy birthday, Israel.
