Jewish Calendar Ottawa — May 2013
Hebrew calendar for Ottawa with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
19 Iyar, 5773
Omer 34
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30
20 Iyar, 5773
Omer 35
|
1
21 Iyar, 5773
Omer 36
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2
22 Iyar, 5773
Omer 37
|
3
23 Iyar, 5773
Omer 38
🕯 19:55
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4
24 Iyar, 5773
Omer 39
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:27
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5
25 Iyar, 5773
Omer 40
|
|
6
26 Iyar, 5773
Omer 41
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7
27 Iyar, 5773
Omer 42
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8
28 Iyar, 5773
Omer 43
|
9
29 Iyar, 5773
Omer 44
|
10
1 Sivan, 5773
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 20:04
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11
2 Sivan, 5773
Omer 46
Bamidbar
✦ 21:35
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12
3 Sivan, 5773
Omer 47
|
|
13
4 Sivan, 5773
Omer 48
|
14
5 Sivan, 5773
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 20:09
|
15
6 Sivan, 5773
Shavuot
✦ 21:40
|
16
7 Sivan, 5773
Shavuot
✦ 21:41
|
17
8 Sivan, 5773
🕯 20:12
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18
9 Sivan, 5773
Nasso
✦ 21:43
|
19
10 Sivan, 5773
|
|
20
11 Sivan, 5773
|
21
12 Sivan, 5773
|
22
13 Sivan, 5773
|
23
14 Sivan, 5773
|
24
15 Sivan, 5773
🕯 20:20
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25
16 Sivan, 5773
Beha'aloscha
✦ 21:51
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26
17 Sivan, 5773
|
|
27
18 Sivan, 5773
|
28
19 Sivan, 5773
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29
20 Sivan, 5773
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30
21 Sivan, 5773
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31
22 Sivan, 5773
🕯 20:27
|
1
23 Sivan, 5773
Sh'lach
✦ 21:58
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2
24 Sivan, 5773
|
Legend
Ottawa — May 2013 at a Glance
Ottawa has 4 Shabbatot in May 2013 (May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25). Candle lighting moves from 19:55 on May 3 to 20:27 on May 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Ottawa changes over the month: from 05:49 sunrise / 20:11 sunset on the 1st (14:22 of daylight) to 05:16 sunrise / 20:45 sunset on the 31st (15:28 of daylight) — a change of +66 minutes across May 2013.
Torah portions read in Ottawa during May 2013: Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar, Nasso, Beha'aloscha.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 36–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2013 in Ottawa | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:55 – 20:27 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Shavuot (May 14)Shavuot (May 16–May 16) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 10 |
| Daylight change | 14:22 → 15:28 (+66 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 2013
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2013 falls on May 10.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 2013 falls on May 10.
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.
Ottawa — May 2013 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2013 in Ottawa?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 2013 in Ottawa, falling on May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25. Candle lighting ranges from 19:55 to 20:27 local time (America/Toronto time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2013?
In May 2013, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Shavuot (May 14); Shavuot (May 16–May 16). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2013?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2013 falls on May 10, marking the start of Iyar.