Boy, am I confused. I thought just America screwed around with holidays. But, nope! Israel does, too.
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Six Dozen
Today is the 5th of Iyar. In English, it is the 28th of April. It’s the first description that determines my post today, because the English day of celebration changes all the time. It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut- Israeli Independence Day.
Another candle on the cake
Today is the 5th of Iyar. In English, it is the 9th of May. It’s the first choice that determines my post today, because the English day of celebration changes all the time. It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut- Israeli Independence Day.
Our hope is not yet lost (עוד לא אבדה תקוותנו)
Today is a most special day. 70 years ago (the Hebrew date, which is the 5th of Iyar, is the one that counts), the State of Israel was created. A dream that had been unfulfilled for almost 2000 years.
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