Jewish Calendar Chicago — April 1975
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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31
19 Nissan, 5735
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 20:28
|
1
20 Nissan, 5735
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:59
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2
21 Nissan, 5735
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 20:30
|
3
22 Nissan, 5735
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 20:32
|
4
23 Nissan, 5735
Omer 8
🕯 19:03
|
5
24 Nissan, 5735
Omer 9
Shmini
✦ 20:34
|
6
25 Nissan, 5735
Omer 10
|
|
7
26 Nissan, 5735
Omer 11
|
8
27 Nissan, 5735
Omer 12
|
9
28 Nissan, 5735
Omer 13
|
10
29 Nissan, 5735
Omer 14
|
11
30 Nissan, 5735
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 19:10
|
12
1 Iyar, 5735
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Tazria Metzora
✦ 20:41
|
13
2 Iyar, 5735
Omer 17
|
|
14
3 Iyar, 5735
Omer 18
|
15
4 Iyar, 5735
Omer 19
|
16
5 Iyar, 5735
Omer 20
|
17
6 Iyar, 5735
Omer 21
|
18
7 Iyar, 5735
Omer 22
🕯 19:18
|
19
8 Iyar, 5735
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 20:49
|
20
9 Iyar, 5735
Omer 24
|
|
21
10 Iyar, 5735
Omer 25
|
22
11 Iyar, 5735
Omer 26
|
23
12 Iyar, 5735
Omer 27
|
24
13 Iyar, 5735
Omer 28
|
25
14 Iyar, 5735
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:26
✦ 20:56
|
26
15 Iyar, 5735
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 20:57
|
27
16 Iyar, 5735
Omer 31
|
|
28
17 Iyar, 5735
Omer 32
|
29
18 Iyar, 5735
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:00
|
30
19 Iyar, 5735
Omer 34
|
1
20 Iyar, 5735
Omer 35
|
2
21 Iyar, 5735
Omer 36
🕯 19:34
|
3
22 Iyar, 5735
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:05
|
4
23 Iyar, 5735
Omer 38
|
Legend
Chicago — April 1975 at a Glance
Chicago has 4 Shabbatot in April 1975 (April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26). Candle lighting moves from 18:59 on April 1 to 19:26 on April 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 06:31 sunrise / 19:17 sunset on the 1st (12:45 of daylight) to 05:46 sunrise / 19:49 sunset on the 30th (14:03 of daylight) — a change of +78 minutes across April 1975.
Torah portions read in Chicago during April 1975: Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 5–34 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1975 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:59 – 19:26 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 1)Pesach (Apr 3–Apr 3)Pesach Sheni (Apr 25)Lag BaOmer (Apr 29) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 11, April 12 |
| Daylight change | 12:45 → 14:03 (+78 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 Chicago 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 Chicago.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 1975
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1975 falls on April 11 and April 12.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 1975 falls on April 11 and April 12.
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.
Chicago — April 1975 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1975 in Chicago?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1975 in Chicago, falling on April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26. Candle lighting ranges from 18:59 to 19:26 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1975?
In April 1975, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 1); Pesach (April 3–April 3); Pesach Sheni (April 25); Lag BaOmer (April 29). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1975?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1975 falls on April 11 and April 12, marking the start of Nissan.