What
is the history of how Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim were first established
in the State of Israel?

How
did different Israeli political leaders and rabbinic authorities collaborate,
or disagree, on establishing these holidays

How
have the customs and public ceremonies of Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim changed
or developed since they were first instituted?

Are
there examples in Jewish tradition—such as certain fast days or festive
dates—that might parallel the celebratory nature of Yom HaAtzmaut or Yom
Yerushalayim?

In
what ways do Jewish texts or religious authorities address ideas of national
independence or the significance of Jerusalem, potentially providing a framework
for these modern holidays?

Are
there significant rabbinic responsa (teshuvot) that serve as ideological
cornerstones for religious communities observing these holidays?”

What
are the religious/halachic arguments against the celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut
and Yom Yerushalayim?

Do
opponents propose alternative forms of commemoration, or do they abstain
entirely from observance?

Is
there a difference between how Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim are
commemorated?

Should
there be a difference?

Can
these two holidays serve as bridge across all of Israeli society?

Do
you foresee future adjustments to the way these days are observed—perhaps in
liturgy, national ceremonies, or communal customs?