TODAY IN JUDAISM: Friday, March 30, 2012

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Today is: Friday, Nissan 7, 5772 · March 30, 2012

Today's Laws & Customs

Today's 'Nasi': Ephraim

In today's "Nasi" reading (see "Nasi of the Day" in Nissan 1), we read of the gift bought by the nasi of the tribe of Ephraim, Elishama ben Amihud, for the inauguration of the Mishkan.

Text of today's Nasi in Hebrew and English.


Sanctification of the Moon

Once a month, as the moon waxes in the sky, we recite a special blessing called Kiddush Levanah, "the sanctification of the moon," praising the Creator for His wondrous work we call astronomy.

Kiddush Levanah is recited after nightfall, usually on Saturday night. The blessing is concluded with songs and dancing, because our nation is likened to the moon—as it waxes and wanes, so have we throughout history. When we bless the moon, we renew our trust that very soon, the light of G‑d's presence will fill all the earth and our people will be redeemed from exile.

Though Kiddush Levanah can be recited as early as three days after the moon's rebirth, the kabbalah tells us it is best to wait a full week, till the seventh of the month. Once 15 days have passed, the moon begins to wane once more and the season for saying the blessing has passed.

Links:

Brief Guide to Kiddush Levanah: Thank G‑d for the Moon!
More articles on Kiddush Levanah from our knowledgebase.


Today in Jewish History


Jews Prepare to Cross into Canaan (1273 BCE)

The Jewish nation mourned for thirty days following the passing of Moses. (During this time, Joshua, the new leader of the Jewish nation, sent scouts to spy on the land of Canaan, see Jewish History for the 5th of Nissan).

On the 7th of Nissan, the first day after the mourning period came to an end, Joshua instructed the Jews to stock up on provisions and prepare themselves to cross the Jordan river and begin the conquest of the Promised Land. This was the first time Joshua addressed the nation, and they unconditionally accepted him as their new leader.

The actual crossing occurred on the 10th of Nissan.

Links:
Joshua 1
Joshua


Daily Quote

And G‑d smelled the sweet savor; and G‑d said in His heart: I will not again curse the earth any more because of man, for the impulse of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.

- Genesis 8:21


Daily Study

Chitas and Rambam for today:

Chumash: Tzav, 6th Portion Leviticus 8:22-8:29 with Rashi
English / Hebrew Linear Translation | Video Class

Tehillim: Chapters 39 - 43
Hebrew text
English text

Tanya: Likutei Amarim, beginning of Chapter 39
English Text: Lessons in Tanya
Hebrew Text
• Audio Class: Listen | Download
Video Class

Rambam:
• Sefer Hamitzvos:
English Text | Hebrew Text | Audio: Listen | Download | Video Class
• 1 Chapter: De'ot Chapter Six
English Text | Hebrew Text | Audio: Listen | Download | Video Class
• 3 Chapters: Tefillin, Mezuzah, v'Sefer Torah Chapter Five, Tefillin, Mezuzah, v'Sefer Torah Chapter Six, Tefillin, Mezuzah, v'Sefer Torah Chapter Seven
English Text | Hebrew Text | Audio: Listen | Download

Hayom Yom:
English Text | Video Class
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