Question 1

How do I convert a Gregorian date to Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Enter any Gregorian (English) date in our Hebrew Date Converter. The tool will instantly show you the corresponding Hebrew date, including the Hebrew month, day, and year. Remember that if the date was after sunset, the Hebrew date would be one day later since the Jewish day begins at nightfall.

Question 2

What is a yahrzeit?

Accepted Answer

A yahrzeit is the anniversary of a loved one's death according to the Hebrew calendar. It is commemorated annually on the Hebrew date of passing by lighting a memorial candle, saying Kaddish, giving charity, and learning Torah in their memory. Use our converter to find when the yahrzeit falls on the Gregorian calendar each year.

Question 3

Why do Hebrew dates change every year on the English calendar?

Accepted Answer

The Hebrew calendar is lunisolar (based on moon cycles) while the Gregorian calendar is purely solar. A lunar year is about 11 days shorter than a solar year, so Hebrew dates shift on the Gregorian calendar. Leap months are added periodically to keep holidays in their proper seasons.

Question 4

How do I find my Hebrew birthday?

Accepted Answer

Enter your Gregorian birth date in our converter. If you were born after sunset, select that option for accuracy. The tool will show your Hebrew birthday, and you can then find when your next Hebrew birthday falls on the Gregorian calendar.