Jewish Calendar Jerusalem — May 1978
Hebrew calendar for Jerusalem with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
24 Nissan, 5738
Omer 9
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2
25 Nissan, 5738
Omer 10
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3
26 Nissan, 5738
Omer 11
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4
27 Nissan, 5738
Omer 12
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5
28 Nissan, 5738
Omer 13
🕯 17:46
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6
29 Nissan, 5738
Omer 14
Kedoshim
✦ 19:38
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7
30 Nissan, 5738
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
|
8
1 Iyar, 5738
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
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9
2 Iyar, 5738
Omer 17
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10
3 Iyar, 5738
Omer 18
|
11
4 Iyar, 5738
Omer 19
|
12
5 Iyar, 5738
Omer 20
🕯 17:51
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13
6 Iyar, 5738
Omer 21
Emor
✦ 19:43
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14
7 Iyar, 5738
Omer 22
|
|
15
8 Iyar, 5738
Omer 23
|
16
9 Iyar, 5738
Omer 24
|
17
10 Iyar, 5738
Omer 25
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18
11 Iyar, 5738
Omer 26
|
19
12 Iyar, 5738
Omer 27
🕯 17:56
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20
13 Iyar, 5738
Omer 28
Behar
✦ 19:48
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21
14 Iyar, 5738
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 19:49
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|
22
15 Iyar, 5738
Omer 30
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23
16 Iyar, 5738
Omer 31
|
24
17 Iyar, 5738
Omer 32
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25
18 Iyar, 5738
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 19:52
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26
19 Iyar, 5738
Omer 34
🕯 18:00
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27
20 Iyar, 5738
Omer 35
Bechukosai
✦ 19:53
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28
21 Iyar, 5738
Omer 36
|
|
29
22 Iyar, 5738
Omer 37
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30
23 Iyar, 5738
Omer 38
|
31
24 Iyar, 5738
Omer 39
|
1
25 Iyar, 5738
Omer 40
|
2
26 Iyar, 5738
Omer 41
🕯 18:04
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3
27 Iyar, 5738
Omer 42
Bamidbar
✦ 19:57
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4
28 Iyar, 5738
Omer 43
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Legend
Jerusalem — May 1978 at a Glance
Jerusalem has 4 Shabbatot in May 1978 (May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27). Candle lighting moves from 17:46 on May 5 to 18:00 on May 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Jerusalem changes over the month: from 04:49 sunrise / 18:23 sunset on the 1st (13:33 of daylight) to 04:29 sunrise / 18:43 sunset on the 31st (14:13 of daylight) — a change of +40 minutes across May 1978.
Torah portions read in Jerusalem during May 1978: Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 9–39 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1978 in Jerusalem | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:46 – 18:00 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 21)Lag BaOmer (May 25) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 7, May 8 |
| Daylight change | 13:33 → 14:13 (+40 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 Jerusalem displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 40 minutes before sunset (Jerusalem custom: 40 minutes)
- 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 Jerusalem.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 1978
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 1978 falls on May 7 and May 8.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1978 falls on May 7 and May 8.
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.
Jerusalem — May 1978 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1978 in Jerusalem?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 1978 in Jerusalem, falling on May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27. Candle lighting ranges from 17:46 to 18:00 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1978?
In May 1978, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 21); Lag BaOmer (May 25). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1978?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1978 falls on May 7 and May 8, marking the start of Nissan.