Sunday · Yom Rishon
יום ראשון
16 Nisan 5779
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Holidays & Observances
Pesach II
1st 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 16 Nisan
Birth of Levi ben Yaakov Avinu
Birth of Levi ben Yaakov Avinu, forefather of the priestly and Levitical tribes.
First Blood Libel — William of Norwich
The alleged murder of William of Norwich (1144) led to the first blood libel against Jews in the Middle Ages.
First Omer Offering and Cessation of the Manna
The first Omer offering was brought in Eretz Yisrael, the Omer count began, and the manna ceased.
Haman Hanged and Mordechai Appointed
Haman was hanged and Mordechai was appointed chief minister; Esther's second feast took place.
King Chizkiyahu Completed Rededication of the Beit HaMikdash
King Chizkiyahu completed the rededication of the Beit HaMikdash.
Nebi Musa Riots in Jerusalem
Arab rioters killed and wounded many Jews in Jerusalem during the Nebi Musa riots (1920).
Seven Sons of King Shaul Executed by the Gibeonites
Seven sons of King Shaul were executed by the Gibeonites in retribution for Shaul's violation of a covenant.
About 16 Nisan 5779
Sunday, April 21, 2019 corresponds to 16 Nisan 5779 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
Pesach II, 1st 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.