Hebrew Calendar

Hebrew (Jewish) Calendar

The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar used for Jewish religious observances. It determines the dates for Jewish holidays and the appropriate Torah portions for weekly readings.

The 12 Hebrew Months

Listed in civil calendar order (starting with Tishrei):

Key Facts

• The calendar is lunisolar, meaning it's based on both lunar months and solar years
• Years range from 353 to 385 days to keep in sync with the seasons
• A leap month (Adar II) is added in 7 out of every 19 years
• The calendar epoch is the traditional creation date: Tishrei 1, 3761 BCE
• The year number represents "Anno Mundi" (AM) - years since creation

Important Note

This converter uses mathematical calculations. The actual Hebrew calendar is complex with various rules. For precise religious dates, consult a Hebrew calendar or Jewish authority.