The 7th of Adar
“And the soul of Moses will shine within the soul of Israel, for they are all one body.”
The 7th of Adar, is the date of both the birth and passing of Moses, first leader of the Jewish people. It has been chosen as a day to expand the study of the sages' teachings and to commemorate the names of the Jewish sages whose exact dates of passing are unknown to us. Communities, groups, families, and study circles in Israel and around the world mark this day through dedicated study and celebrations.
The tradition of the 7th of Adar encourages increased learning of the teachings of Jewish sages in every generation, as the light of Moses’s soul illuminates the souls of all the sages of Israel.
The 7th of Adar is a day when thousands of people will commemorate and learn the chain of generations, starting with Moses our Rabbi and continuing through the Sages of Israel, a chain of leaders, heroes, humble, wise, and dedicated. On the 7th of Adar, we will illuminate their contributions and the values that the leaders and sages instilled in the Jewish people, thereby giving them a place of honor in our collective memory.
During the week of the 7th of Adar, hundreds of educational and cultural events will be held in Israel and around the world. This is a week in which all Jewish communities will unite, regardless of denomination or perspective, learn the words of the sages of Israel, engage in values that emphasize the broad and strong common denominator of the Jewish people, and recite the words of the ancients.
The significance of the 7th of Adar goes beyond commemorating Moses himself, who symbolizes uncompromising devotion to his people. It is a day that reminds every generation of its responsibility and privilege to continue the chain of tradition. It connects past heritage with today’s values, emphasizing the importance of learning, unity, and mutual responsibility, inviting us all to pause, draw inspiration, give and receive blessings, and express gratitude for being part of this story.
The 7th of Adar strengthens the light of unity and blessing within the people. It creates a bridge to the inclusive and moderate Sephardic sages’ tradition, making it accessible to new audiences and future generations, and connects the entire nation to the powerful leadership of the Jewish sages, from whom we can learn a culture of Jewish wisdom. Activities around this day deepen the public’s familiarity with Jewish identity and tradition in a way that does not highlight disagreements and tensions but instead awakens a sense of authentic belonging and connection, grounded in family, community, and ethnic traditions as part of a broad social fabric. This lays a foundation for deeper, sustainable development of the Traditional (Masorati) sphere in Israel. Culture, Jewish, WisdomThe activities surrounding the day will strengthen the public's familiarity with Jewish identity and tradition in a way that does not emphasize differences of opinion and tensions, but rather inspires a sense of belonging and authentic connection based on family, community, and sectarian tradition, as part of the broader social fabric, and will lay the foundation for the deepening and sustainable development of the traditional field in Israel.
How is it done?
Hundreds of events are held across Israel and worldwide each year to mark the 7th of Adar. The learning is suitable for all age groups and all segments of the population. Study sessions can take place in communities, with families, individually, in synagogues, in school classrooms, in student gatherings, youth activities, workplaces, and any group wishing to learn, explore, and breathe new life into the words of our ancestors.
Study materials for the 7th of Adar
The study content for the 7th of Adar will be taken from the digital library of “The Daily Sage” by Kol Israel Haverim. For participants, learners, and event organizers, study kits will be available, including: explanatory sheets, sample study materials, a guide for organizing an event, interactive activity cards.
