TL;DR: Amid rising global challenges facing Israel and Jewish communities, Israel Forever is leading a worldwide Declaration Day initiative on May 14 to affirm the historical and legal foundation of Israel’s independence. Declaration Day calls on Jewish leaders, organizations, and allies to unite across communities and reinforce historical truth, counter misinformation, and elevate international recognition of Israel’s statehood.

Amidst a siege on Jews and Israel on many fronts, Israel Forever continues to advance an essential proactive effort to cement historical truth on Declaration Day.

On May 14, groups big and small around the world will be a part of a collective declaration of affirmation recognizing the fulfillment of self-determination of the Jewish nation through the proclaimed independence of reestablished Jewish sovereignty. From Jerusalem to Washington DC and gatherings and events in between, the truth will resound online and everywhere in this unique global awareness campaign.

As a member of Global Jewry’s network of partners, Israel Forever invites this community to join together on May 14. This is an opportunity for those Jewish leaders and organizations brought together by Global Jewry to unite, support one another, and affirm Israel’s independence.

Providing an expertly crafted exhibition for display along with materials for learning and engagement, Declaration Day activities will amplify the monumental significance of the ancient path to independence and the fundamental steps to statehood. The collective commemoration in both Jewish and interfaith settings will advance public awareness of the significance of the diplomatic processes that led to and achieved the official end of the British Mandate, and the legal right of the Jewish leadership to proclaim national independence.

Among the many efforts today to counter the blood libels and lies about Israel, Declaration Day recognition can foster continued reaffirmation of the independence achieved by the rebirth of the Jewish state in the ancestral and biblical homeland of the Jewish nation and cement the date for perpetuity.

The initiative takes on new significance as Israel continues fighting for legitimacy and security, and as Jewish freedoms are attacked across the globe. International awareness of May 14th as a turning point will give profound context to understanding of Israel’s legal rights, and a confirmed date on the secular calendar for which it should be recognized.

While the Jewish world celebrates Yom HaAtzmaut, the changing date and month of Iyar are meaningless in the calendars of public history. Establishing May 14 as Declaration Day gives us the opportunity to carry our celebrations from among our communities outward, and to invoke this milestone as an internationally accepted date of historical significance that demonstrates the leadership, vision, and fulfillment of both an ancient and modern promise.

JOIN US – MARK THE DAY IN YOUR COMMUNITY, WITH YOUR GROUP, ONLINE AND EVERYWHERE. Public, private, virtual or live – you can host or sponsor a program, you can bring the Declaration Day exhibition to your community, you can submit a personal or group video statement.

• YOUR VOICE can give people an opportunity to mobilize their personal activism and do more to counter the lies and propaganda against Israel. Online and local events will bring together people from around the world to discuss, connect, and feel empowered by Israel’s independence. Declaration Day resources and activities kits make hosting easy for every Virtual Citizen of Israel.
• Declaration Day gives you an original way to work with your connections in the Jewish and non-Jewish world and stand in unity with the ideals of Israel’s imperative destiny. At a time when Jewish rights are maligned and threatened on every platform, it is essential to amplify the practical and tangible elements of establishing understanding and respect. We can give voice to the members, friends and allies of Israel and the Jewish people who stand united behind the undeniable facts of biblical and modern history. Declaration Day is such an opportunity. Learn more or submit your declaration at declarationdayisrael.com
• Our impact is as good as the relationships we build with you to spread this global campaign to your communities, groups, families, school – to find new connections, volunteers, activists, and build new partnerships to implement creative programming using our resources and inspiration. For more information, partnership or interview opportunities, please be in touch with Esty@israelforever.org

Shavua tov and moadim l’simcha,

Dr. Elana Heideman,
CEO, Israel Forever Foundation

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