Jewish Calendar Zurich — May 1998
Hebrew calendar for Zurich with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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27
1 Iyar, 5758
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
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28
2 Iyar, 5758
Omer 17
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29
3 Iyar, 5758
Omer 18
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30
4 Iyar, 5758
Omer 19
|
1
5 Iyar, 5758
Omer 20
🕯 20:23
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2
6 Iyar, 5758
Omer 21
Tazria Metzora
✦ 21:54
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3
7 Iyar, 5758
Omer 22
|
|
4
8 Iyar, 5758
Omer 23
|
5
9 Iyar, 5758
Omer 24
|
6
10 Iyar, 5758
Omer 25
|
7
11 Iyar, 5758
Omer 26
|
8
12 Iyar, 5758
Omer 27
🕯 20:32
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9
13 Iyar, 5758
Omer 28
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 22:04
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10
14 Iyar, 5758
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 22:05
|
|
11
15 Iyar, 5758
Omer 30
|
12
16 Iyar, 5758
Omer 31
|
13
17 Iyar, 5758
Omer 32
|
14
18 Iyar, 5758
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 22:10
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15
19 Iyar, 5758
Omer 34
🕯 20:41
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16
20 Iyar, 5758
Omer 35
Emor
✦ 22:13
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17
21 Iyar, 5758
Omer 36
|
|
18
22 Iyar, 5758
Omer 37
|
19
23 Iyar, 5758
Omer 38
|
20
24 Iyar, 5758
Omer 39
|
21
25 Iyar, 5758
Omer 40
|
22
26 Iyar, 5758
Omer 41
🕯 20:50
|
23
27 Iyar, 5758
Omer 42
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 22:21
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24
28 Iyar, 5758
Omer 43
|
|
25
29 Iyar, 5758
Omer 44
|
26
1 Sivan, 5758
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
27
2 Sivan, 5758
Omer 46
|
28
3 Sivan, 5758
Omer 47
|
29
4 Sivan, 5758
Omer 48
🕯 20:58
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30
5 Sivan, 5758
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
Bamidbar
🕯 20:59
✦ 22:29
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31
6 Sivan, 5758
Shavuot
✦ 22:30
|
Legend
Zurich — May 1998 at a Glance
Zurich has 5 Shabbatot in May 1998 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 20:23 on May 1 to 20:59 on May 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Zurich changes over the month: from 06:05 sunrise / 20:41 sunset on the 1st (14:35 of daylight) to 05:29 sunrise / 21:18 sunset on the 31st (15:48 of daylight) — a change of +73 minutes across May 1998.
Torah portions read in Zurich during May 1998: Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 20–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1998 in Zurich | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:23 – 20:59 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 10)Lag BaOmer (May 14)Erev Shavuot (May 30)Shavuot (May 31) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 26 |
| Daylight change | 14:35 → 15:48 (+73 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 Zurich 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 Zurich.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1998
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1998 falls on May 26.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1998 falls on May 26.
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.
Zurich — May 1998 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1998 in Zurich?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1998 in Zurich, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 20:23 to 20:59 local time (Europe/Zurich time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1998?
In May 1998, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 10); Lag BaOmer (May 14); Erev Shavuot (May 30); Shavuot (May 31). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1998?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1998 falls on May 26, marking the start of Iyar.