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HAFTARAH Samuel II 6:1-7:17
THIS SHABBAT Mevarchim Hachodesh for the month of Iyar
SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Iyar is celebrated on Monday, April 12, and Tuesday, April 13. Yom HaZikaron is commemorated on Wednesday, April 14. Yom HaAtzmaut is celebrated on Thursday, April 15.
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