MARCH 30/NISSAN 1

The first of Nissan is considered the “New Year for Kings” (it is from this date that the years of a king’s rule are counted) and is also the New Year for the order of the Festivals (Rosh HaShana 1:1).

In the Torah, Nissan is referred to as "the month of Spring"and as "the month of the redemption."

"In Nissan our forefathers were redeemed from Egypt and in Nissan we will be redeemed" (Rosh HaShana 11a).

2449 (1312 BCE):

The erection of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and its consecration by Aharon and his sons were completed (Exodus 40:1, Numbers Rabbah 13), and Aharon performed the first sacrificial rites. Tragically, two of Aharon's sons, Nadav and Avihu, died after entering the Holy of Holies unauthorized (Leviticus chapters 9-10).