Jewish Calendar Chicago — April 2023
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
5 Nissan, 5783
|
28
6 Nissan, 5783
|
29
7 Nissan, 5783
|
30
8 Nissan, 5783
|
31
9 Nissan, 5783
🕯 18:59
|
1
10 Nissan, 5783
Tzav
✦ 20:30
|
2
11 Nissan, 5783
|
|
3
12 Nissan, 5783
|
4
13 Nissan, 5783
|
5
14 Nissan, 5783
Erev Pesach
🕯 19:04
|
6
15 Nissan, 5783
Pesach
✦ 20:35
|
7
16 Nissan, 5783
Pesach
Omer 1
🕯 19:06
✦ 20:36
|
8
17 Nissan, 5783
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:37
|
9
18 Nissan, 5783
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 20:39
|
|
10
19 Nissan, 5783
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 20:40
|
11
20 Nissan, 5783
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 19:11
|
12
21 Nissan, 5783
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 20:42
|
13
22 Nissan, 5783
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 20:43
|
14
23 Nissan, 5783
Omer 8
🕯 19:14
|
15
24 Nissan, 5783
Omer 9
Shmini
✦ 20:45
|
16
25 Nissan, 5783
Omer 10
|
|
17
26 Nissan, 5783
Omer 11
|
18
27 Nissan, 5783
Omer 12
|
19
28 Nissan, 5783
Omer 13
|
20
29 Nissan, 5783
Omer 14
|
21
30 Nissan, 5783
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 19:22
|
22
1 Iyar, 5783
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Tazria Metzora
✦ 20:53
|
23
2 Iyar, 5783
Omer 17
|
|
24
3 Iyar, 5783
Omer 18
|
25
4 Iyar, 5783
Omer 19
|
26
5 Iyar, 5783
Omer 20
|
27
6 Iyar, 5783
Omer 21
|
28
7 Iyar, 5783
Omer 22
🕯 19:30
|
29
8 Iyar, 5783
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 21:01
|
30
9 Iyar, 5783
Omer 24
|
Legend
Chicago — April 2023 at a Glance
Chicago has 5 Shabbatot in April 2023 (April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29). Candle lighting moves from 19:04 on April 5 to 19:30 on April 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 06:31 sunrise / 19:18 sunset on the 1st (12:46 of daylight) to 05:45 sunrise / 19:50 sunset on the 30th (14:04 of daylight) — a change of +78 minutes across April 2023.
Torah portions read in Chicago during April 2023: Tzav, Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–24 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2023 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:04 – 19:30 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 5)Pesach (Apr 13–Apr 13)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 11–Apr 11) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 21, April 22 |
| Daylight change | 12:46 → 14:04 (+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 2023
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2023 falls on April 21 and April 22.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 2023 falls on April 21 and April 22.
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 2023 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2023 in Chicago?
There are 5 Shabbatot in April 2023 in Chicago, falling on April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29. Candle lighting ranges from 19:04 to 19:30 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2023?
In April 2023, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 5); Pesach (April 13–April 13); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 11–April 11). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2023?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2023 falls on April 21 and April 22, marking the start of Nissan.