Jewish Calendar Seattle — May 1942
Hebrew calendar for Seattle with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
10 Iyar, 5702
Omer 25
|
28
11 Iyar, 5702
Omer 26
|
29
12 Iyar, 5702
Omer 27
|
30
13 Iyar, 5702
Omer 28
|
1
14 Iyar, 5702
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 20:04
✦ 21:34
|
2
15 Iyar, 5702
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 21:35
|
3
16 Iyar, 5702
Omer 31
|
|
4
17 Iyar, 5702
Omer 32
|
5
18 Iyar, 5702
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:39
|
6
19 Iyar, 5702
Omer 34
|
7
20 Iyar, 5702
Omer 35
|
8
21 Iyar, 5702
Omer 36
🕯 20:13
|
9
22 Iyar, 5702
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 21:45
|
10
23 Iyar, 5702
Omer 38
|
|
11
24 Iyar, 5702
Omer 39
|
12
25 Iyar, 5702
Omer 40
|
13
26 Iyar, 5702
Omer 41
|
14
27 Iyar, 5702
Omer 42
|
15
28 Iyar, 5702
Omer 43
🕯 20:23
|
16
29 Iyar, 5702
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 21:54
|
17
1 Sivan, 5702
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
18
2 Sivan, 5702
Omer 46
|
19
3 Sivan, 5702
Omer 47
|
20
4 Sivan, 5702
Omer 48
|
21
5 Sivan, 5702
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 20:30
|
22
6 Sivan, 5702
Shavuot
🕯 20:31
✦ 22:01
|
23
7 Sivan, 5702
Shavuot
✦ 22:02
|
24
8 Sivan, 5702
|
|
25
9 Sivan, 5702
|
26
10 Sivan, 5702
|
27
11 Sivan, 5702
|
28
12 Sivan, 5702
|
29
13 Sivan, 5702
🕯 20:39
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30
14 Sivan, 5702
Nasso
✦ 22:10
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31
15 Sivan, 5702
|
Legend
Seattle — May 1942 at a Glance
Seattle has 5 Shabbatot in May 1942 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 20:04 on May 1 to 20:39 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Seattle changes over the month: from 05:51 sunrise / 20:22 sunset on the 1st (14:30 of daylight) to 05:14 sunrise / 20:59 sunset on the 31st (15:44 of daylight) — a change of +74 minutes across May 1942.
Torah portions read in Seattle during May 1942: Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar, Nasso.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 29–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1942 in Seattle | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:04 – 20:39 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 1)Lag BaOmer (May 5)Erev Shavuot (May 21)Shavuot (May 23–May 23) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 17 |
| Daylight change | 14:30 → 15:44 (+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 Seattle 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 Seattle.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1942
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1942 falls on May 17.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1942 falls on May 17.
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.
Seattle — May 1942 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1942 in Seattle?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1942 in Seattle, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 20:04 to 20:39 local time (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1942?
In May 1942, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 1); Lag BaOmer (May 5); Erev Shavuot (May 21); Shavuot (May 23–May 23). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1942?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1942 falls on May 17, marking the start of Iyar.