Jewish Calendar Chicago — May 2023
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
10 Iyar, 5783
Omer 25
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2
11 Iyar, 5783
Omer 26
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3
12 Iyar, 5783
Omer 27
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4
13 Iyar, 5783
Omer 28
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5
14 Iyar, 5783
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:37
✦ 21:07
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6
15 Iyar, 5783
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 21:08
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7
16 Iyar, 5783
Omer 31
|
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8
17 Iyar, 5783
Omer 32
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9
18 Iyar, 5783
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:12
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10
19 Iyar, 5783
Omer 34
|
11
20 Iyar, 5783
Omer 35
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12
21 Iyar, 5783
Omer 36
🕯 19:45
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13
22 Iyar, 5783
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:16
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14
23 Iyar, 5783
Omer 38
|
|
15
24 Iyar, 5783
Omer 39
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16
25 Iyar, 5783
Omer 40
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17
26 Iyar, 5783
Omer 41
|
18
27 Iyar, 5783
Omer 42
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19
28 Iyar, 5783
Omer 43
🕯 19:52
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20
29 Iyar, 5783
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 21:23
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21
1 Sivan, 5783
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
22
2 Sivan, 5783
Omer 46
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23
3 Sivan, 5783
Omer 47
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24
4 Sivan, 5783
Omer 48
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25
5 Sivan, 5783
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 19:58
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26
6 Sivan, 5783
Shavuot
🕯 19:58
✦ 21:28
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27
7 Sivan, 5783
Shavuot
✦ 21:29
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28
8 Sivan, 5783
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29
9 Sivan, 5783
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30
10 Sivan, 5783
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31
11 Sivan, 5783
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1
12 Sivan, 5783
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2
13 Sivan, 5783
🕯 20:04
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3
14 Sivan, 5783
Nasso
✦ 21:35
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4
15 Sivan, 5783
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Legend
Chicago — May 2023 at a Glance
Chicago has 4 Shabbatot in May 2023 (May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27). Candle lighting moves from 19:37 on May 5 to 19:58 on May 26, 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 (14:06 of daylight) to 05:15 sunrise / 20:21 sunset on the 31st (15:05 of daylight) — a change of +58 minutes across May 2023.
Torah portions read in Chicago during May 2023: Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 25–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2023 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:37 – 19:58 |
| 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 | 14:06 → 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.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2023
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2023 falls on May 21.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2023 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.
Chicago — May 2023 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2023 in Chicago?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2023 in Chicago, falling on May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27. Candle lighting ranges from 19:37 to 19:58 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2023?
In May 2023, 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 2023?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2023 falls on May 21, marking the start of Iyar.