Thursday · Yom Chamishi
יום חמישי
13 Nisan 5738
Thursday, April 20, 1978
Today's Art from Israel
Dancing Shadows of Tzfat Watercolor by Leah Luria Print on Fine Art Paper or Canvas Giclée
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Bedikat Chametz
Bedikat Chametz, the search for leaven, is conducted on the evening of the 13th in preparation for Pesach.
Haman's Decree and Esther's Three-Day Fast
Haman issued the decree for the extermination of all Jews in the Persian Empire; Esther called for a three-day fast.
Nasi Reading — Aaron and the Menorah
The Nasi reading for the 13th of Nisan includes God's instructions to Aaron regarding the kindling of the Menorah.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (Tzemach Tzedek)
The Tzemach Tzedek, 3rd Lubavitcher Rebbe, author of extensive responsa and Chassidic discourses, defender of Jewish rights in Russia.
Rav Ovadya Bartinuro Arrived in Jerusalem
Rav Ovadya Bartinuro arrived in Jerusalem (1488), where he revitalized the Jewish community.
Rav Yosef Karo
Author of the Shulchan Aruch, the universally accepted Code of Jewish Law, and the Beit Yosef commentary on the Tur.
About 13 Nisan 5738
Thursday, April 20, 1978 corresponds to 13 Nisan 5738 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.