Shabbat · Shabbat
שבת
3 Nisan 5746
Saturday, April 12, 1986
Torah Portion
Parashat Tazria
פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ
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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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 5746
Saturday, April 12, 1986 corresponds to 3 Nisan 5746 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Tazria (פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.