11 Av 5766

Saturday, August 5, 2006

Torah Portion

Parashat Vaetchanan

פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן

Holiday / Observance

Shabbat Nachamu

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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 11 Av 5766

Saturday, August 5, 2006 corresponds to 11 Av 5766 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

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

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