As Israel kicks off its 74th Independence Day celebration, immigration to the Jewish state sets record high over the last 12 months Israel’s population registers at 9.5 million Israel will make a sharp transition this evening from the national grief of Memorial Day to the national celebration of Independence Day or Yom HaAtzmaut. The juxtaposition of Yom HaZikaron (a day of solemn remembrance) before Yom HaAtzmaut reminds Israelis of the sacrifices made to secure the safety and stability of the Jewish state. The State of Israel will kick-off its national 74th birthday this evening with a televised ceremony at Mount...