Jewish Calendar Jerusalem — April 1997
Hebrew calendar for Jerusalem with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar II.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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31
22 Adar II, 5757
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1
23 Adar II, 5757
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2
24 Adar II, 5757
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3
25 Adar II, 5757
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4
26 Adar II, 5757
🕯 18:24
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5
27 Adar II, 5757
Shmini
✦ 20:17
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6
28 Adar II, 5757
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|
7
29 Adar II, 5757
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8
1 Nissan, 5757
Rosh Chodesh
|
9
2 Nissan, 5757
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10
3 Nissan, 5757
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11
4 Nissan, 5757
🕯 18:29
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12
5 Nissan, 5757
Tazria
✦ 20:22
|
13
6 Nissan, 5757
|
|
14
7 Nissan, 5757
|
15
8 Nissan, 5757
|
16
9 Nissan, 5757
|
17
10 Nissan, 5757
|
18
11 Nissan, 5757
🕯 18:34
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19
12 Nissan, 5757
Metzora
✦ 20:27
|
20
13 Nissan, 5757
|
|
21
14 Nissan, 5757
Erev Pesach
🕯 18:36
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22
15 Nissan, 5757
Pesach
✦ 20:29
|
23
16 Nissan, 5757
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 20:29
|
24
17 Nissan, 5757
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:30
|
25
18 Nissan, 5757
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
🕯 18:39
✦ 20:31
|
26
19 Nissan, 5757
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 20:32
|
27
20 Nissan, 5757
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:40
|
|
28
21 Nissan, 5757
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 20:33
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29
22 Nissan, 5757
Omer 7
|
30
23 Nissan, 5757
Omer 8
|
1
24 Nissan, 5757
Omer 9
|
2
25 Nissan, 5757
Omer 10
🕯 18:44
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3
26 Nissan, 5757
Omer 11
Achrei Mos
✦ 20:37
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4
27 Nissan, 5757
Omer 12
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Legend
Jerusalem — April 1997 at a Glance
Jerusalem has 4 Shabbatot in April 1997 (April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26). Candle lighting moves from 18:24 on April 4 to 18:40 on April 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Jerusalem changes over the month: from 06:23 sunrise / 19:02 sunset on the 1st (12:39 of daylight) to 05:50 sunrise / 19:22 sunset on the 30th (13:32 of daylight) — a change of +53 minutes across April 1997.
Torah portions read in Jerusalem during April 1997: Shmini, Tazria, Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–8 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1997 in Jerusalem | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:24 – 18:40 |
| Hebrew month | Adar II |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 21)Pesach (Apr 28)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 27–Apr 27) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 8 |
| Daylight change | 12:39 → 13:32 (+53 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.
Adar II / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in April 1997
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in April 1997 falls on April 8.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1997 falls on April 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 — April 1997 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1997 in Jerusalem?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1997 in Jerusalem, falling on April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26. Candle lighting ranges from 18:24 to 18:40 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1997?
In April 1997, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 21); Pesach (April 28); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 27–April 27). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar II.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1997?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1997 falls on April 8, marking the start of Adar II.