Friday · Yom Shishi
יום שישי
3 Adar 5786
Friday, February 20, 2026
Today's Art from Israel
Modern Pilgrimage by Leah Luria print on canvas or fine art paper
View ArtworkNotable on 3 Adar
Completion of the Second Beit HaMikdash
Building of the Second Beit HaMikdash was completed, 515 BCE.
Rav Chaim Yaakov Goldvicht
Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Kerem B'Yavne, who studied under Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Brisker Rav, and the Chazon Ish.
Rav Eliyahu Dovid Rabinowitz-Teumim
Known as the Aderes, he served as Rav of Ponovezh, Mir, and then as Chief Rabbi of Yerushalayim.
Rav Mordechai Yaffe
Known as the Baal HaLevushim, author of Levush Mordechai, he served as Rav of Grodno, Lublin, and Posen.
About 3 Adar 5786
Friday, February 20, 2026 corresponds to 3 Adar 5786 on the Hebrew (Jewish) calendar. The Hebrew date begins at sunset on the preceding evening.