23 Adar II 5776

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Torah Portion

Parashat Shmini

פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי

Holiday / Observance

Shabbat Parah

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Today's Art from Israel

Gush Mountaintop Vineyard by Leah Luria Print on Fine Art Paper or Canvas Giclée

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About 23 Adar II 5776

Saturday, April 2, 2016 corresponds to 23 Adar II 5776 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Shmini (פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.

Shabbat Parah falls on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.