Wednesday · Yom Revi'i
יום רביעי
7 Nisan 5749
Wednesday, April 12, 1989
Today's Art from Israel
Modern Pilgrimage by Leah Luria print on canvas or fine art paper
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem Opened
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem was officially opened on Mount Scopus (1925) with Lord Balfour and Chaim Weizmann in attendance.
Massacre at Clifford's Tower, York
Approximately 150 Jews besieged in Clifford's Tower, York, took their own lives rather than submit to forced baptism (1190).
Yehoshua Dispatched Spies to Jericho (Chabad Tradition)
According to Chabad tradition, Yehoshua dispatched two spies to scout Jericho three days before the crossing of the Jordan.
About 7 Nisan 5749
Wednesday, April 12, 1989 corresponds to 7 Nisan 5749 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.