Jewish Calendar Haifa — May 2003
Hebrew calendar for Haifa with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
26 Nissan, 5763
Omer 11
|
29
27 Nissan, 5763
Omer 12
|
30
28 Nissan, 5763
Omer 13
|
1
29 Nissan, 5763
Omer 14
|
2
30 Nissan, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 19:05
|
3
1 Iyar, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Kedoshim
✦ 20:35
|
4
2 Iyar, 5763
Omer 17
|
|
5
3 Iyar, 5763
Omer 18
|
6
4 Iyar, 5763
Omer 19
|
7
5 Iyar, 5763
Omer 20
|
8
6 Iyar, 5763
Omer 21
|
9
7 Iyar, 5763
Omer 22
🕯 19:10
|
10
8 Iyar, 5763
Omer 23
Emor
✦ 20:41
|
11
9 Iyar, 5763
Omer 24
|
|
12
10 Iyar, 5763
Omer 25
|
13
11 Iyar, 5763
Omer 26
|
14
12 Iyar, 5763
Omer 27
|
15
13 Iyar, 5763
Omer 28
|
16
14 Iyar, 5763
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 19:15
✦ 20:45
|
17
15 Iyar, 5763
Omer 30
Behar
✦ 20:46
|
18
16 Iyar, 5763
Omer 31
|
|
19
17 Iyar, 5763
Omer 32
|
20
18 Iyar, 5763
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 20:48
|
21
19 Iyar, 5763
Omer 34
|
22
20 Iyar, 5763
Omer 35
|
23
21 Iyar, 5763
Omer 36
🕯 19:20
|
24
22 Iyar, 5763
Omer 37
Bechukosai
✦ 20:51
|
25
23 Iyar, 5763
Omer 38
|
|
26
24 Iyar, 5763
Omer 39
|
27
25 Iyar, 5763
Omer 40
|
28
26 Iyar, 5763
Omer 41
|
29
27 Iyar, 5763
Omer 42
|
30
28 Iyar, 5763
Omer 43
🕯 19:24
|
31
29 Iyar, 5763
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 20:55
|
1
1 Sivan, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
Legend
Haifa — May 2003 at a Glance
Haifa has 5 Shabbatot in May 2003 (May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31). Candle lighting moves from 19:05 on May 2 to 19:24 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Haifa changes over the month: from 05:52 sunrise / 19:22 sunset on the 1st (13:30 of daylight) to 05:32 sunrise / 19:43 sunset on the 31st (14:11 of daylight) — a change of +41 minutes across May 2003.
Torah portions read in Haifa during May 2003: Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 14–44 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2003 in Haifa | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:05 – 19:24 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 16)Lag BaOmer (May 20) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 2, May 3 |
| Daylight change | 13:30 → 14:11 (+41 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 Haifa 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 Haifa.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 2003
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 2003 falls on May 2 and May 3.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2003 falls on May 2 and May 3.
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.
Haifa — May 2003 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2003 in Haifa?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2003 in Haifa, falling on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31. Candle lighting ranges from 19:05 to 19:24 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2003?
In May 2003, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 16); Lag BaOmer (May 20). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2003?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2003 falls on May 2 and May 3, marking the start of Nissan.