Jewish Calendar Brooklyn — May 1981
Hebrew calendar for Brooklyn with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
23 Nissan, 5741
Omer 8
|
28
24 Nissan, 5741
Omer 9
|
29
25 Nissan, 5741
Omer 10
|
30
26 Nissan, 5741
Omer 11
|
1
27 Nissan, 5741
Omer 12
🕯 19:34
|
2
28 Nissan, 5741
Omer 13
Kedoshim
✦ 21:05
|
3
29 Nissan, 5741
Omer 14
|
|
4
30 Nissan, 5741
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
5
1 Iyar, 5741
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
6
2 Iyar, 5741
Omer 17
|
7
3 Iyar, 5741
Omer 18
|
8
4 Iyar, 5741
Omer 19
🕯 19:41
|
9
5 Iyar, 5741
Omer 20
Emor
✦ 21:12
|
10
6 Iyar, 5741
Omer 21
|
|
11
7 Iyar, 5741
Omer 22
|
12
8 Iyar, 5741
Omer 23
|
13
9 Iyar, 5741
Omer 24
|
14
10 Iyar, 5741
Omer 25
|
15
11 Iyar, 5741
Omer 26
🕯 19:48
|
16
12 Iyar, 5741
Omer 27
Behar
✦ 21:19
|
17
13 Iyar, 5741
Omer 28
|
|
18
14 Iyar, 5741
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 21:21
|
19
15 Iyar, 5741
Omer 30
|
20
16 Iyar, 5741
Omer 31
|
21
17 Iyar, 5741
Omer 32
|
22
18 Iyar, 5741
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
🕯 19:55
✦ 21:25
|
23
19 Iyar, 5741
Omer 34
Bechukosai
✦ 21:26
|
24
20 Iyar, 5741
Omer 35
|
|
25
21 Iyar, 5741
Omer 36
|
26
22 Iyar, 5741
Omer 37
|
27
23 Iyar, 5741
Omer 38
|
28
24 Iyar, 5741
Omer 39
|
29
25 Iyar, 5741
Omer 40
🕯 20:01
|
30
26 Iyar, 5741
Omer 41
Bamidbar
✦ 21:31
|
31
27 Iyar, 5741
Omer 42
|
Legend
Brooklyn — May 1981 at a Glance
Brooklyn has 5 Shabbatot in May 1981 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 19:34 on May 1 to 20:01 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Brooklyn changes over the month: from 05:53 sunrise / 19:52 sunset on the 1st (13:58 of daylight) to 05:26 sunrise / 20:20 sunset on the 31st (14:54 of daylight) — a change of +55 minutes across May 1981.
Torah portions read in Brooklyn during May 1981: Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 12–42 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1981 in Brooklyn | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:34 – 20:01 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 18)Lag BaOmer (May 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 4, May 5 |
| Daylight change | 13:58 → 14:54 (+55 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 1981
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 1981 falls on May 4 and May 5.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1981 falls on May 4 and May 5.
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.
Brooklyn — May 1981 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1981 in Brooklyn?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1981 in Brooklyn, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 19:34 to 20:01 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1981?
In May 1981, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 18); Lag BaOmer (May 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1981?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1981 falls on May 4 and May 5, marking the start of Nissan.