Thursday · Yom Chamishi
יום חמישי
1 Nisan 5793
Thursday, March 31, 2033
Holiday / Observance
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Notable on 1 Nisan
Cyrus Crowned King of Babylonia
Cyrus was crowned 'King of Babylonia and King of All Lands' (538 BCE), enabling the rebuilding of the Second Temple.
Death of Nadav and Avihu
Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aharon, died after offering unauthorized fire before G-d on the day the Mishkan was inaugurated.
Ezra Departed Babylonia for Jerusalem
Ezra and his followers departed Babylonia for Jerusalem (457 BCE) on the anniversary of Cyrus's coronation.
First Mitzvah Given to the Jewish Nation
G-d commanded Moshe to sanctify the new month, establishing the first mitzvah given to the nation and designating Nisan as the head of all months.
Floodwaters Fully Receded
The floodwaters fully receded from the earth, as recorded in Bereishit 8:13.
King Chizkiyahu Reconsecrated the Beit HaMikdash
King Chizkiyahu began the reconsecration of the Beit HaMikdash, restoring the Temple service.
Mishkan (Tabernacle) Permanently Erected
The Mishkan was erected and inaugurated. Aharon performed the first sacrificial service and the Shekhinah descended.
Nesi'im Began Inaugural Offerings
The tribal princes began bringing inaugural offerings at the Mishkan, starting with Nachshon ben Aminadav of Yehudah.
Plot of Bigtan and Teresh Discovered
Mordechai discovered and reported the plot of Bigtan and Teresh to assassinate King Achashveirosh.
Rabbi Elimelech Szapira of Grodzhisk
A revered Chassidic master and grandson of the Kozhnitzer Maggid.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
Great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of Breslov Chassidut, renowned for Likutey Moharan and his celebrated stories emphasizing joy and faith.
Ten Crowns of 1 Nisan
The Talmud teaches that 1 Nisan received ten crowns — ten unique distinctions including the first day of Creation and the inauguration of the priesthood.
About 1 Nisan 5793
Thursday, March 31, 2033 corresponds to 1 Nisan 5793 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.
Rosh Chodesh Nisan falls on this date. Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew calendar and may shift on the Gregorian calendar from year to year.