Happy birthday, Israel! Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s birthday) is celebrated on the 5th of Iyar. This clip includes images of the sabra, a fruit native to Israel, and Hebrew letters to help us think about Israel. For more videos, games, and parent resources, check out: www.shalomsesame.org. From the creators of Sesame Street, Shalom Sesame is a cross-platform media initiative developed to introduce American children to Jewish culture, Hebrew language and the diversity of Israel.