Monday, April 19, 2010

Happy Birthday, Israel

The modern nation of Israel will be 62 years old next week. Many Jewish Americans in the United States remember Israel’s Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha’Atzmaut (or Yom HaAtzmaut). Celebrations are annually held on or around the fifth day of the month of Iyar, according to the Jewish calendar. Many Americans will celebrate on April 19th & 20th.

Read more about this holiday at --
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Modern_Holidays/Yom_Haatzmaut.shtml
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