24 Nisan 5736

Saturday, April 24, 1976

Torah Portion

Parashat Achrei Mot

פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת

Holiday / Observance

9th day of the Omer

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Today's Art from Israel

Peace in Israel by Leah Luria Metal Wall Art

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Notable on 24 Nisan

Israelites Paused at Marah — First Shabbat and Preliminary Laws

The Israelites paused at Marah, observed their first Shabbat, and received preliminary laws from Moshe.

Historical

About 24 Nisan 5736

Saturday, April 24, 1976 corresponds to 24 Nisan 5736 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Achrei Mot (פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.

9th day of the Omer falls on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.