Independence Day - Israel

Translation / Interpretation / Caption Text

Curator's note: This translation correlates to the the placement of the figures, top to bottom, in the graphic. The icons are read right to left.

Hebrew translation:

Independence Day

State symbol of Israel, shofar, star of David, menorah

Text: To be a free people in our country

The land of Zion and Jerusalem (last verse of the haTikva)

Wreath, candle of remembrance, parade stand, flag, torch

Bonfire, dancing the Hora, trumpet, drum

Soldier, soldier (f), cannon, rifle, plane

Kibbutz, factory, housing project, forest

(text at bottom)

The World Zionist Organization - the department of education and culture in the diaspora