12 Iyyar 5768

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Torah Portion

Parashat Behar

פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר

Holiday / Observance

27th 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 12 Iyyar 5768

Saturday, May 17, 2008 corresponds to 12 Iyyar 5768 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.

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

27th 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.