Jewish Calendar New York — April 2016
Hebrew calendar for New York with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar II.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
18 Adar II, 5776
|
29
19 Adar II, 5776
|
30
20 Adar II, 5776
|
31
21 Adar II, 5776
|
1
22 Adar II, 5776
🕯 19:03
|
2
23 Adar II, 5776
Shmini
✦ 20:34
|
3
24 Adar II, 5776
|
|
4
25 Adar II, 5776
|
5
26 Adar II, 5776
|
6
27 Adar II, 5776
|
7
28 Adar II, 5776
|
8
29 Adar II, 5776
🕯 19:11
|
9
1 Nissan, 5776
Rosh Chodesh
Tazria
✦ 20:42
|
10
2 Nissan, 5776
|
|
11
3 Nissan, 5776
|
12
4 Nissan, 5776
|
13
5 Nissan, 5776
|
14
6 Nissan, 5776
|
15
7 Nissan, 5776
🕯 19:18
|
16
8 Nissan, 5776
Metzora
✦ 20:49
|
17
9 Nissan, 5776
|
|
18
10 Nissan, 5776
|
19
11 Nissan, 5776
|
20
12 Nissan, 5776
|
21
13 Nissan, 5776
|
22
14 Nissan, 5776
Erev Pesach
🕯 19:25
|
23
15 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
✦ 20:56
|
24
16 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 20:57
|
|
25
17 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:59
|
26
18 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 21:00
|
27
19 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 21:01
|
28
20 Nissan, 5776
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 19:32
|
29
21 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
Omer 6
🕯 19:33
✦ 21:03
|
30
22 Nissan, 5776
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 21:04
|
1
23 Nissan, 5776
Omer 8
|
Legend
New York — April 2016 at a Glance
New York has 5 Shabbatot in April 2016 (April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30). Candle lighting moves from 19:03 on April 1 to 19:33 on April 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in New York changes over the month: from 06:38 sunrise / 19:21 sunset on the 1st (12:43 of daylight) to 05:54 sunrise / 19:52 sunset on the 30th (13:57 of daylight) — a change of +74 minutes across April 2016.
Torah portions read in New York during April 2016: Shmini, Tazria, Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–7 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2016 in New York | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:03 – 19:33 |
| Hebrew month | Adar II |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 22)Pesach (Apr 30–Apr 30)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 28–Apr 28) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 9 |
| Daylight change | 12:43 → 13:57 (+74 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 New York 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 New York.
Adar II / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in April 2016
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in April 2016 falls on April 9.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2016 falls on April 9.
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.
New York — April 2016 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2016 in New York?
There are 5 Shabbatot in April 2016 in New York, falling on April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30. Candle lighting ranges from 19:03 to 19:33 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2016?
In April 2016, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 22); Pesach (April 30–April 30); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 28–April 28). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar II.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2016?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2016 falls on April 9, marking the start of Adar II.