28 Adar
28 אֲדָר
The Month of Adar (אֲדָר)
"When Adar enters, joy increases" (Mishnah Ta'anit 29a). Adar is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar, marked by the festival of Purim on the 14th. The Book of Esther recounts how Queen Esther and Mordechai saved the Jewish people from Haman's decree. It is a month of reversals — of turning sorrow to joy, mourning to celebration. Adar is the last month before Nisan and the arrival of spring, making it a month of anticipation and preparation for redemption.
Born in Adar
Adar is the month of joy, laughter, and divine providence. Those born in Adar are said to be blessed with good fortune, a joyful spirit, and the ability to uplift others.
Holidays: Purim (14 Adar), Shushan Purim (15 Adar)
Full guide to the month of Adar →Mazal: Pisces (Dagim)
The Fish (Dagim) represent blessing, fertility, and hiddenness — just as fish are hidden beneath the water, protected from the evil eye. In Torah thought, Adar's mazal is connected to the hidden miracles of Purim. Those born under Dagim are blessed with joy, adaptability, and the ability to thrive even in challenging circumstances.
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Yahrtzeits on 28 Adar
Historical Events on 28 Adar
Antiochus V Grants Religious Freedom to Jews
Antiochus V granted religious freedom and autonomy to the Jews of Eretz Yisrael, 163 BCE.
Jews of Prussia Granted Rights
Jews of Prussia were granted rights, 1277.
Purim of Cairo
Purim of Cairo was observed annually in commemoration of an escape from massacre, 1524.
Roman Decrees Against Torah Study Rescinded
Roman decrees against Torah study, circumcision, and Shabbat observance were rescinded, 2nd century CE.
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