Jewish Calendar Chicago — May 1997
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
21 Nissan, 5757
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 21:00
|
29
22 Nissan, 5757
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 21:01
|
30
23 Nissan, 5757
Omer 8
|
1
24 Nissan, 5757
Omer 9
|
2
25 Nissan, 5757
Omer 10
🕯 19:34
|
3
26 Nissan, 5757
Omer 11
Achrei Mos
✦ 21:05
|
4
27 Nissan, 5757
Omer 12
|
|
5
28 Nissan, 5757
Omer 13
|
6
29 Nissan, 5757
Omer 14
|
7
30 Nissan, 5757
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
8
1 Iyar, 5757
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
9
2 Iyar, 5757
Omer 17
🕯 19:42
|
10
3 Iyar, 5757
Omer 18
Kedoshim
✦ 21:13
|
11
4 Iyar, 5757
Omer 19
|
|
12
5 Iyar, 5757
Omer 20
|
13
6 Iyar, 5757
Omer 21
|
14
7 Iyar, 5757
Omer 22
|
15
8 Iyar, 5757
Omer 23
|
16
9 Iyar, 5757
Omer 24
🕯 19:49
|
17
10 Iyar, 5757
Omer 25
Emor
✦ 21:20
|
18
11 Iyar, 5757
Omer 26
|
|
19
12 Iyar, 5757
Omer 27
|
20
13 Iyar, 5757
Omer 28
|
21
14 Iyar, 5757
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 21:24
|
22
15 Iyar, 5757
Omer 30
|
23
16 Iyar, 5757
Omer 31
🕯 19:56
|
24
17 Iyar, 5757
Omer 32
Behar
✦ 21:27
|
25
18 Iyar, 5757
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:28
|
|
26
19 Iyar, 5757
Omer 34
|
27
20 Iyar, 5757
Omer 35
|
28
21 Iyar, 5757
Omer 36
|
29
22 Iyar, 5757
Omer 37
|
30
23 Iyar, 5757
Omer 38
🕯 20:02
|
31
24 Iyar, 5757
Omer 39
Bechukosai
✦ 21:33
|
1
25 Iyar, 5757
Omer 40
|
Legend
Chicago — May 1997 at a Glance
Chicago has 5 Shabbatot in May 1997 (May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31). Candle lighting moves from 19:34 on May 2 to 20:02 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 05:44 sunrise / 19:51 sunset on the 1st (14:07 of daylight) to 05:15 sunrise / 20:21 sunset on the 31st (15:05 of daylight) — a change of +58 minutes across May 1997.
Torah portions read in Chicago during May 1997: Achrei Mos, Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 9–39 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1997 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:34 – 20:02 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 21)Lag BaOmer (May 25) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 7, May 8 |
| Daylight change | 14:07 → 15:05 (+58 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 May 1997
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 1997 falls on May 7 and May 8.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1997 falls on May 7 and May 8.
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 — May 1997 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1997 in Chicago?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1997 in Chicago, falling on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31. Candle lighting ranges from 19:34 to 20:02 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1997?
In May 1997, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 21); Lag BaOmer (May 25). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1997?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1997 falls on May 7 and May 8, marking the start of Nissan.