23 Nisan
23 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.
When Does 23 Nisan Fall?
Yahrtzeits on 23 Nisan
Historical Events on 23 Nisan
Fast Day of Cologne — Second Crusade
A fast day was observed by the Jews of Cologne in memory of anti-Jewish violence during the Second Crusade (1147).
Haganah Captured Katamon in Jerusalem
The Haganah captured Katamon in Jerusalem (1948), a key turning point in the battle for Jerusalem.
Mordechai and Esther Wrote Letters to the Jews
Mordechai and Esther wrote letters authorizing Jews throughout the Persian Empire to defend themselves.
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