1. What Is Hebrew Date Conversion?

Hebrew date conversion transforms Gregorian calendar dates into the Hebrew lunar calendar system. This is particularly important for Jewish religious observances, holidays, and calculating Hebrew birthdays.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator converts standard Gregorian calendar dates to their equivalent in the Hebrew calendar:

The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning it's based on both lunar cycles and solar years, with months beginning at the new moon.

3. Importance Of Hebrew Dates

Details: Hebrew dates are essential for observing Jewish holidays, determining appropriate times for religious ceremonies, and celebrating birthdays according to the Hebrew calendar tradition.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter any valid Gregorian date to see its equivalent in the Hebrew calendar. The calculator will display the Hebrew date in standard format.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does the Hebrew date change at sunset?
A: In the Hebrew calendar, days begin at sunset rather than midnight, following the biblical description of "evening and morning" constituting a day.

Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion follows established algorithms for Hebrew calendar calculation, though specific religious communities may have slight variations in observance.

Q3: Why do Hebrew dates vary each year in the Gregorian calendar?
A: The Hebrew calendar is lunisolar (based on moon cycles and solar years) while the Gregorian is purely solar, causing dates to shift annually.

Q4: What are the Hebrew month names?
A: The months are: Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Av, Elul, Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet, Shevat, and Adar (with Adar II in leap years).

Q5: How are leap years handled in the Hebrew calendar?
A: The Hebrew calendar adds an extra month (Adar II) seven times in a 19-year cycle to keep the lunar and solar years aligned.