Jewish Calendar Jerusalem — April 1987
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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30
29 Adar, 5747
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31
1 Nissan, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
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1
2 Nissan, 5747
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2
3 Nissan, 5747
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3
4 Nissan, 5747
🕯 17:23
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4
5 Nissan, 5747
Vayikra
✦ 19:16
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5
6 Nissan, 5747
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|
6
7 Nissan, 5747
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7
8 Nissan, 5747
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8
9 Nissan, 5747
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9
10 Nissan, 5747
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10
11 Nissan, 5747
🕯 17:28
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11
12 Nissan, 5747
Tzav
✦ 19:21
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12
13 Nissan, 5747
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|
13
14 Nissan, 5747
Erev Pesach
🕯 17:30
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14
15 Nissan, 5747
Pesach
✦ 19:23
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15
16 Nissan, 5747
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 20:24
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16
17 Nissan, 5747
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:24
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17
18 Nissan, 5747
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
🕯 18:33
✦ 20:25
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18
19 Nissan, 5747
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 20:26
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19
20 Nissan, 5747
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:34
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|
20
21 Nissan, 5747
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 20:27
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21
22 Nissan, 5747
Omer 7
|
22
23 Nissan, 5747
Omer 8
|
23
24 Nissan, 5747
Omer 9
|
24
25 Nissan, 5747
Omer 10
🕯 18:38
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25
26 Nissan, 5747
Omer 11
Shmini
✦ 20:30
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26
27 Nissan, 5747
Omer 12
|
|
27
28 Nissan, 5747
Omer 13
|
28
29 Nissan, 5747
Omer 14
|
29
30 Nissan, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
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30
1 Iyar, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
1
2 Iyar, 5747
Omer 17
🕯 18:43
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2
3 Iyar, 5747
Omer 18
Tazria Metzora
✦ 20:35
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3
4 Iyar, 5747
Omer 19
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Legend
Jerusalem — April 1987 at a Glance
Jerusalem has 4 Shabbatot in April 1987 (April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25). Candle lighting moves from 17:23 on April 3 to 18:38 on April 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Jerusalem changes over the month: from 05:24 sunrise / 18:02 sunset on the 1st (12:38 of daylight) to 05:50 sunrise / 19:22 sunset on the 30th (13:31 of daylight) — a change of +54 minutes across April 1987.
Torah portions read in Jerusalem during April 1987: Vayikra, Tzav, Shmini.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–16 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1987 in Jerusalem | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:23 – 18:38 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 13)Pesach (Apr 20)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 19–Apr 19) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 29, April 30 |
| Daylight change | 12:38 → 13:31 (+54 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 April 1987
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1987 falls on April 29 and April 30.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 1987 falls on April 29 and April 30.
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 — April 1987 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1987 in Jerusalem?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1987 in Jerusalem, falling on April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:23 to 18:38 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1987?
In April 1987, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 13); Pesach (April 20); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 19–April 19). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1987?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1987 falls on April 29 and April 30, marking the start of Nissan.