24 Nisan 5739

Saturday, April 21, 1979

Torah Portion

Parashat Shmini

פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי

Holiday / Observance

9th day of the Omer

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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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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 5739

Saturday, April 21, 1979 corresponds to 24 Nisan 5739 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Shmini (פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי). 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.