Jewish Calendar Sao Paulo — May 2008
Hebrew calendar for Sao Paulo with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
23 Nissan, 5768
Omer 8
|
29
24 Nissan, 5768
Omer 9
|
30
25 Nissan, 5768
Omer 10
|
1
26 Nissan, 5768
Omer 11
|
2
27 Nissan, 5768
Omer 12
🕯 17:25
|
3
28 Nissan, 5768
Omer 13
Kedoshim
✦ 18:54
|
4
29 Nissan, 5768
Omer 14
|
|
5
30 Nissan, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
6
1 Iyar, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
7
2 Iyar, 5768
Omer 17
|
8
3 Iyar, 5768
Omer 18
|
9
4 Iyar, 5768
Omer 19
🕯 17:21
|
10
5 Iyar, 5768
Omer 20
Emor
✦ 18:50
|
11
6 Iyar, 5768
Omer 21
|
|
12
7 Iyar, 5768
Omer 22
|
13
8 Iyar, 5768
Omer 23
|
14
9 Iyar, 5768
Omer 24
|
15
10 Iyar, 5768
Omer 25
|
16
11 Iyar, 5768
Omer 26
🕯 17:17
|
17
12 Iyar, 5768
Omer 27
Behar
✦ 18:47
|
18
13 Iyar, 5768
Omer 28
|
|
19
14 Iyar, 5768
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 18:46
|
20
15 Iyar, 5768
Omer 30
|
21
16 Iyar, 5768
Omer 31
|
22
17 Iyar, 5768
Omer 32
|
23
18 Iyar, 5768
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
🕯 17:15
✦ 18:45
|
24
19 Iyar, 5768
Omer 34
Bechukosai
✦ 18:45
|
25
20 Iyar, 5768
Omer 35
|
|
26
21 Iyar, 5768
Omer 36
|
27
22 Iyar, 5768
Omer 37
|
28
23 Iyar, 5768
Omer 38
|
29
24 Iyar, 5768
Omer 39
|
30
25 Iyar, 5768
Omer 40
🕯 17:13
|
31
26 Iyar, 5768
Omer 41
Bamidbar
✦ 18:43
|
1
27 Iyar, 5768
Omer 42
|
Legend
Sao Paulo — May 2008 at a Glance
Sao Paulo has 5 Shabbatot in May 2008 (May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31). Candle lighting moves from 17:25 on May 2 to 17:13 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Sao Paulo changes over the month: from 06:23 sunrise / 17:43 sunset on the 1st (11:20 of daylight) to 06:36 sunrise / 17:31 sunset on the 31st (10:55 of daylight) — a change of −26 minutes across May 2008.
Torah portions read in Sao Paulo during May 2008: Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 11–41 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 2008 in Sao Paulo | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:13 – 17:25 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 19)Lag BaOmer (May 23) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 5, May 6 |
| Daylight change | 11:20 → 10:55 (−26 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 Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 2008
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 2008 falls on May 5 and May 6.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 2008 falls on May 5 and May 6.
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.
Sao Paulo — May 2008 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 2008 in Sao Paulo?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 2008 in Sao Paulo, falling on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31. Candle lighting ranges from 17:13 to 17:25 local time (America/Sao_Paulo time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 2008?
In May 2008, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 19); Lag BaOmer (May 23). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 2008?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 2008 falls on May 5 and May 6, marking the start of Nissan.