Rosh Chodesh Nissan 2449

EventDay of WeekDay of MonthMonth7 Days of InaugurationShabbos29thAdarRosh Chodesh Set up Mishkan1st1stNisanOffering of Parah Adumah2nd2ndOffering of Pesach LambShabbos14thHoliday of Passover First (and only one) in desert1st15th

First of Nisan (שמיני) Took 10 Crowns

1. First day of week (like creation)
2. First of the Nesi’im’s offerings
3. First time Kohanim performed the Avodah
4. First time offered communal sacrifices
5. Heavenly fire descended
6. First time sacrifices were eaten with the specific area
7. Shechina settled on Mishkan
8. Kohanim blessed the people with the Birkas HaKohanim
9. First time bamos were forbidden
10. Nisan became the first of months

שבת פז: ותורת כהנים
לקוטי שיחות חלק כב, פרשת שמיני

“May G-d bless you”
G-d Himself will give the blessing of atonement

“May G-d shine His face upon you”
The Jewish people should find favor in His eyes

“May G-d lift His face to you”
G-d should forgive the people for making the golden calf