27 Iyyar 5778

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Torah Portion

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי

Holiday / Observance

42nd day of the Omer

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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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About 27 Iyyar 5778

Saturday, May 12, 2018 corresponds to 27 Iyyar 5778 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

The Torah portion for this week is Parashat Behar-Bechukotai (פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.

42nd day of the Omer falls on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.