Shabbat · Shabbat

שבת

19 Iyyar 5768

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Torah Portion

Parashat Bechukotai

פָּרָשַׁת בְּחֻקֹּתַי

Holiday / Observance

34th day of the Omer

Today's Art from Israel

“Radiant Israel” by Avigael Tondowski - Canvas or Fine Art Paper

“Radiant Israel” by Avigael Tondowski - Canvas or Fine Art Paper

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About 19 Iyyar 5768

Saturday, May 24, 2008 corresponds to 19 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 Bechukotai (פָּרָשַׁת בְּחֻקֹּתַי). The weekly Torah reading cycle divides the Five Books of Moses into portions read in synagogues each Shabbat.

34th 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.