Shabbat · Shabbat
שבת
7 Nisan 5768
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Torah Portion
Parashat Metzora
פָּרָשַׁת מְצֹרָע
Today's Art from Israel
Dancing Shadows of Tzfat Watercolor by Leah Luria Print on Fine Art Paper or Canvas Giclée
View ArtworkNotable on 7 Nisan
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 5768
Saturday, April 12, 2008 corresponds to 7 Nisan 5768 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Metzora (פָּרָשַׁת מְצֹרָע). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.