15 Nisan
15 נִיסָן
The Month of Nisan (נִיסָן)
Nisan is the first month of the religious year and the month of redemption. It is the month when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, and Passover (Pesach) begins on the 15th. The Torah calls it "the month of spring" (Chodesh Ha'Aviv). Nisan is so full of joy that no eulogies or fasting are permitted during the entire month. The Counting of the Omer begins on the second night of Passover (16 Nisan) and continues for 49 days until Shavuot.
Born in Nisan
Nisan is the month of miracles, freedom, and new beginnings. Those born in Nisan are said to be natural leaders with a strong sense of justice and a pioneering spirit.
Holidays: Passover/Pesach (15-22 Nisan)
Full guide to the month of Nisan →Mazal: Aries (Taleh)
The Lamb (Taleh) represents the Passover offering and the birth of the Jewish nation. In Kabbalistic thought, Nisan's mazal embodies leadership, initiative, and the courage to forge new paths. Those born under Taleh are natural pioneers with the strength to break free from limitation.
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Yahrtzeits on 15 Nisan
Historical Events on 15 Nisan
Birth of Yitzchak Avinu
Yitzchak Avinu was born to Avraham and Sarah on the first day of Pesach.
Brit Bein HaBetarim — Covenant Between the Parts
God made the Covenant Between the Parts with Avraham, foretelling the exile, the Exodus, and the inheritance of Eretz Yisrael.
Esther Appeared Before Achashveirosh
Esther appeared uninvited before King Achashveirosh to plead for the Jewish people.
Execution of Vashti
Vashti was executed by order of King Achashveirosh.
Fall of Masada
The defenders of Masada took their own lives rather than surrender to the Romans (73 CE).
Forced Conversion of Portuguese Jewish Children
An order was issued to seize all Portuguese Jewish children ages 4-14 for forced conversion (1497).
Miraculous Destruction of Sancherev's Army
The Assyrian army of Sancherev besieging Jerusalem was miraculously destroyed overnight.
Moshe Saw the Burning Bush
According to one tradition, Moshe saw the Burning Bush on this day.
The Exodus from Egypt
The Exodus from Egypt — G-d struck the Egyptian firstborn at midnight, and the Israelites departed at midday.
Notable Birthdays on 15 Nisan
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