Jewish Calendar Detroit — May 2025
Hebrew calendar for Detroit with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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28
30 Nissan, 5785
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
29
1 Iyar, 5785
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
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30
2 Iyar, 5785
Omer 17
|
1
3 Iyar, 5785
Omer 18
|
2
4 Iyar, 5785
Omer 19
🕯 20:17
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3
5 Iyar, 5785
Omer 20
Tazria Metzora
✦ 21:48
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4
6 Iyar, 5785
Omer 21
|
|
5
7 Iyar, 5785
Omer 22
|
6
8 Iyar, 5785
Omer 23
|
7
9 Iyar, 5785
Omer 24
|
8
10 Iyar, 5785
Omer 25
|
9
11 Iyar, 5785
Omer 26
🕯 20:25
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10
12 Iyar, 5785
Omer 27
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 21:56
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11
13 Iyar, 5785
Omer 28
|
|
12
14 Iyar, 5785
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 21:58
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13
15 Iyar, 5785
Omer 30
|
14
16 Iyar, 5785
Omer 31
|
15
17 Iyar, 5785
Omer 32
|
16
18 Iyar, 5785
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
🕯 20:32
✦ 22:02
|
17
19 Iyar, 5785
Omer 34
Emor
✦ 22:03
|
18
20 Iyar, 5785
Omer 35
|
|
19
21 Iyar, 5785
Omer 36
|
20
22 Iyar, 5785
Omer 37
|
21
23 Iyar, 5785
Omer 38
|
22
24 Iyar, 5785
Omer 39
|
23
25 Iyar, 5785
Omer 40
🕯 20:39
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24
26 Iyar, 5785
Omer 41
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 22:10
|
25
27 Iyar, 5785
Omer 42
|
|
26
28 Iyar, 5785
Omer 43
|
27
29 Iyar, 5785
Omer 44
|
28
1 Sivan, 5785
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
29
2 Sivan, 5785
Omer 46
|
30
3 Sivan, 5785
Omer 47
🕯 20:45
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31
4 Sivan, 5785
Omer 48
Bamidbar
✦ 22:16
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1
5 Sivan, 5785
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 20:47
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Legend
Detroit — May 2025 at a Glance
Detroit has 5 Shabbatot in May 2025 (May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31). Candle lighting moves from 20:17 on May 2 to 20:45 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Detroit changes over the month: from 06:24 sunrise / 20:34 sunset on the 1st (14:10 of daylight) to 05:55 sunrise / 21:04 sunset on the 31st (15:09 of daylight) — a change of +59 minutes across May 2025.
Torah portions read in Detroit during May 2025: Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 18–48 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2025 in Detroit | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:17 – 20:45 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 12)Lag BaOmer (May 16) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 28 |
| Daylight change | 14:10 → 15:09 (+59 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 Detroit 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 Detroit.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2025
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2025 falls on May 28.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2025 falls on May 28.
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.
Detroit — May 2025 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2025 in Detroit?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2025 in Detroit, falling on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31. Candle lighting ranges from 20:17 to 20:45 local time (America/Detroit time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2025?
In May 2025, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 12); Lag BaOmer (May 16). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2025?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2025 falls on May 28, marking the start of Iyar.