Shabbat · Shabbat
שבת
14 Nisan 5737
Saturday, April 2, 1977
Torah Portion
Parashat Tzav
פָּרָשַׁת צַו
Holidays & Observances
Shabbat HaGadol
Erev Pesach
Today's Art from Israel
Modern Pilgrimage by Leah Luria print on canvas or fine art paper
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Bi'ur Chametz — Burning of Leaven
Bi'ur Chametz, the burning and nullification of leaven, is performed before midday on Erev Pesach.
First Korban Pesach Offered in Egypt
The Israelites offered the first Korban Pesach in Egypt, placing the blood on their doorposts and lintels.
Naomi and Ruth Arrived in Beit Lechem
Naomi and Ruth arrived in Beit Lechem at the beginning of the barley harvest.
Offerings of Kayin and Hevel — First Murder
Kayin and Hevel brought offerings to God; Kayin's rejection led to the first murder in human history.
Ta'anit Bechorot — Fast of the Firstborn
Ta'anit Bechorot, the Fast of the Firstborn, commemorates the firstborn being spared from the Tenth Plague.
The Maharal of Prague, Rabbi Yehudah Loew ben Betzalel
The legendary scholar, philosopher, mystic, and communal leader of Prague, widely renowned as the creator of the Golem.
The Rambam, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides)
The most illustrious figure in post-Talmudic Judaism — Talmudist, codifier, philosopher, and physician. Author of Mishneh Torah and Guide for the Perplexed.
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising broke out on Erev Pesach (1943), led by Mordechai Anielewicz — the first major urban uprising against the Nazis.
About 14 Nisan 5737
Saturday, April 2, 1977 corresponds to 14 Nisan 5737 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Tzav (פָּרָשַׁת צַו). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.
Shabbat HaGadol, Erev Pesach fall on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.