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PARSHAT TAZRIA-METZORA April 21-22, 2023/ 1 Iyar 5783

 

HAFTARAH Isaiah 66:1-24

 

SPECIAL DAYS Rosh Chodesh Iyar is celebrated on Friday, April 21, and Shabbat, April 22. Yom HaZikaron is observed on Tuesday, April 25. Yom HaAtzmaut is celebrated on Wednesday, April 26.

 
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