Jewish Calendar Houston — May 1984
Hebrew calendar for Houston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30
28 Nissan, 5744
Omer 13
|
1
29 Nissan, 5744
Omer 14
|
2
30 Nissan, 5744
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
3
1 Iyar, 5744
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
4
2 Iyar, 5744
Omer 17
🕯 19:43
|
5
3 Iyar, 5744
Omer 18
Emor
✦ 21:13
|
6
4 Iyar, 5744
Omer 19
|
|
7
5 Iyar, 5744
Omer 20
|
8
6 Iyar, 5744
Omer 21
|
9
7 Iyar, 5744
Omer 22
|
10
8 Iyar, 5744
Omer 23
|
11
9 Iyar, 5744
Omer 24
🕯 19:47
|
12
10 Iyar, 5744
Omer 25
Behar
✦ 21:18
|
13
11 Iyar, 5744
Omer 26
|
|
14
12 Iyar, 5744
Omer 27
|
15
13 Iyar, 5744
Omer 28
|
16
14 Iyar, 5744
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 21:20
|
17
15 Iyar, 5744
Omer 30
|
18
16 Iyar, 5744
Omer 31
🕯 19:52
|
19
17 Iyar, 5744
Omer 32
Bechukosai
✦ 21:22
|
20
18 Iyar, 5744
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:23
|
|
21
19 Iyar, 5744
Omer 34
|
22
20 Iyar, 5744
Omer 35
|
23
21 Iyar, 5744
Omer 36
|
24
22 Iyar, 5744
Omer 37
|
25
23 Iyar, 5744
Omer 38
🕯 19:56
|
26
24 Iyar, 5744
Omer 39
Bamidbar
✦ 21:26
|
27
25 Iyar, 5744
Omer 40
|
|
28
26 Iyar, 5744
Omer 41
|
29
27 Iyar, 5744
Omer 42
|
30
28 Iyar, 5744
Omer 43
|
31
29 Iyar, 5744
Omer 44
|
1
1 Sivan, 5744
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 20:00
|
2
2 Sivan, 5744
Omer 46
Nasso
✦ 21:30
|
3
3 Sivan, 5744
Omer 47
|
Legend
Houston — May 1984 at a Glance
Houston has 4 Shabbatot in May 1984 (May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26). Candle lighting moves from 19:43 on May 4 to 19:56 on May 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Houston changes over the month: from 06:38 sunrise / 19:59 sunset on the 1st (13:21 of daylight) to 06:20 sunrise / 20:17 sunset on the 31st (13:56 of daylight) — a change of +36 minutes across May 1984.
Torah portions read in Houston during May 1984: Emor, Behar, Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 14–44 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1984 in Houston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:43 – 19:56 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 16)Lag BaOmer (May 20) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 2, May 3 |
| Daylight change | 13:21 → 13:56 (+36 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 Houston 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 Houston.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 1984
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 1984 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 1984 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.
Houston — May 1984 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1984 in Houston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 1984 in Houston, falling on May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26. Candle lighting ranges from 19:43 to 19:56 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1984?
In May 1984, 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 1984?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1984 falls on May 2 and May 3, marking the start of Nissan.