First day in Israel

I arrived in Israel on erev Yom Hazikaron - Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers. I missed most of the ceremonies due to my jetlag, but the next day is Yom Haatzmaut - Israel's Independence Day! Israel turned 61 on Tuesday night. I went to Kikar Rabin (Rabin Square) to see a show with dancers, singers, speeches and fireworks. The night continued with rooftop parties all across Tel Aviv where I reunited with some old friends from Harvard Chabad. I fell asleep at 4am to the sound of honking, music and revelers outside celebrating til dawn and throughout the next day.