This year, I expect vegan- and vegetarian-based menus to be creeping into Israeli barbecue spreads for Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Jessica Halfin's family barbecue will feature grilled chicken thighs, creamy hummus and fluffy pita. To drink, mint lemonade and, for dessert, strawberry soup.

We went to the source—Hadassah chefs and their chapter cookbooks—for kosher barbecuing inspiration in advance of July 4th and summer grilling season.

In Israel, nothing says independence like family, a park and the smell of spicy kebabs, chicken hearts and skewers of marinated beef cooking on a mangal barbecue.