Friday · Yom Shishi
יום שישי
30 Nisan 5756
Friday, April 19, 1996
Holidays & Observances
Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
15th day of the Omer
Today's Art from Israel
Dancing Shadows of Tzfat Watercolor by Leah Luria Print on Fine Art Paper or Canvas Giclée
View ArtworkNotable on 30 Nisan
Demolition of Yamit Completed
The demolition of Yamit in northern Sinai was completed (1982) as part of the Israeli-Egyptian peace accord.
Eight Jews Martyred in Przemyśl, Poland
Eight Jews were martyred in Przemyśl, Poland (1659).
Jewish Students Barred from German Schools
Jewish students were barred from German schools (1933) as part of escalating Nazi persecution.
Rabbeinu Yosef ibn Migash (Ri Migash)
Head of the academy of Lucena, praised by the Rambam as astounding in the depth and scope of his wisdom.
Rav Chaim Vital
Foremost student of the Arizal and primary transmitter of Lurianic Kabbalah, author of Eitz Chaim and Sha'arei Kedushah.
Rav Nesanel Weill
Av Beit Din of Karlsruhe and author of Korban Nesanel on the Rosh.
Rav Yaakov Emden (Ya'avetz)
Son of the Chacham Tzvi, a renowned scholar and fierce opponent of Sabbateanism, author of the Siddur Beit Yaakov.
Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Iyar, the first day of the new month of Iyar.
About 30 Nisan 5756
Friday, April 19, 1996 corresponds to 30 Nisan 5756 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
Rosh Chodesh Iyyar, 15th day of the Omer fall on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.