Shabbat · Shabbat
שבת
3 Nisan 5742
Saturday, March 27, 1982
Torah Portion
Parashat Vayikra
פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא
Today's Art from Israel
Kotel at Dusk by Pessy Samson Print on Fine Art Paper or Canvas Giclée
View ArtworkNotable on 3 Nisan
Children's Action in the Kovno Ghetto
Nazis raided the Kovno ghetto and seized all children for execution (1944), one of the most targeted atrocities against Jewish children.
Decree Expelling Jews from Spain and Sicily
A decree expelling Jews from Spain and Sicily was issued (1492).
About 3 Nisan 5742
Saturday, March 27, 1982 corresponds to 3 Nisan 5742 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Vayikra (פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.