Jewish Calendar Amsterdam — May 1985
Hebrew calendar for Amsterdam with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
8 Iyar, 5745
Omer 23
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30
9 Iyar, 5745
Omer 24
|
1
10 Iyar, 5745
Omer 25
|
2
11 Iyar, 5745
Omer 26
|
3
12 Iyar, 5745
Omer 27
🕯 20:51
|
4
13 Iyar, 5745
Omer 28
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 22:23
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5
14 Iyar, 5745
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 22:25
|
|
6
15 Iyar, 5745
Omer 30
|
7
16 Iyar, 5745
Omer 31
|
8
17 Iyar, 5745
Omer 32
|
9
18 Iyar, 5745
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 22:31
|
10
19 Iyar, 5745
Omer 34
🕯 21:03
|
11
20 Iyar, 5745
Omer 35
Emor
✦ 22:35
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12
21 Iyar, 5745
Omer 36
|
|
13
22 Iyar, 5745
Omer 37
|
14
23 Iyar, 5745
Omer 38
|
15
24 Iyar, 5745
Omer 39
|
16
25 Iyar, 5745
Omer 40
|
17
26 Iyar, 5745
Omer 41
🕯 21:14
|
18
27 Iyar, 5745
Omer 42
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 22:46
|
19
28 Iyar, 5745
Omer 43
|
|
20
29 Iyar, 5745
Omer 44
|
21
1 Sivan, 5745
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
22
2 Sivan, 5745
Omer 46
|
23
3 Sivan, 5745
Omer 47
|
24
4 Sivan, 5745
Omer 48
🕯 21:24
|
25
5 Sivan, 5745
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
Bamidbar
🕯 21:26
✦ 22:56
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26
6 Sivan, 5745
Shavuot
✦ 22:57
|
|
27
7 Sivan, 5745
Shavuot
✦ 22:58
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28
8 Sivan, 5745
|
29
9 Sivan, 5745
|
30
10 Sivan, 5745
|
31
11 Sivan, 5745
🕯 21:33
|
1
12 Sivan, 5745
Nasso
✦ 23:04
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2
13 Sivan, 5745
|
Legend
Amsterdam — May 1985 at a Glance
Amsterdam has 4 Shabbatot in May 1985 (May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25). Candle lighting moves from 20:51 on May 3 to 21:33 on May 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Amsterdam changes over the month: from 06:09 sunrise / 21:06 sunset on the 1st (14:57 of daylight) to 05:24 sunrise / 21:51 sunset on the 31st (16:26 of daylight) — a change of +90 minutes across May 1985.
Torah portions read in Amsterdam during May 1985: Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 25–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1985 in Amsterdam | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:51 – 21:33 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 5)Lag BaOmer (May 9)Erev Shavuot (May 25)Shavuot (May 27–May 27) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 21 |
| Daylight change | 14:57 → 16:26 (+90 min) |
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar (also known as the Hebrew calendar) is a lunisolar calendar used to determine the dates of Jewish holidays, Torah readings, and daily prayers. Each month begins with a new moon, and leap years add a 13th month (Adar II) seven times every 19 years to stay aligned with the solar year.
This monthly calendar for Amsterdam displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 18 minutes before sunset
- Havdalah times — calculated as 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam opinion); 8.5° (GRA) and 16.1° opinions also available on the Zmanim page
- Jewish holidays — including Yom Tov, fast days, and modern Israeli holidays
- Weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) — shown every Shabbat
- Rosh Chodesh — the beginning of each new Hebrew month
- Omer count — during the period between Pesach and Shavuot
Use the .ics download button above to import these times into your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. The file contains 6 months of candle lighting and Havdalah times for Amsterdam.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1985
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1985 falls on May 21.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1985 falls on May 21.
Hebrew months begin with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and last either 29 or 30 days, which is why they shift gradually against the Gregorian calendar. The full month-by-month table of the Hebrew calendar is available on the Calendar overview page.
Amsterdam — May 1985 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1985 in Amsterdam?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 1985 in Amsterdam, falling on May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25. Candle lighting ranges from 20:51 to 21:33 local time (Europe/Amsterdam time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1985?
In May 1985, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 5); Lag BaOmer (May 9); Erev Shavuot (May 25); Shavuot (May 27–May 27). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1985?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1985 falls on May 21, marking the start of Iyar.