Hebrew Birthday Calculator
Convert your Gregorian birthday to the Hebrew calendar date
About Hebrew Birthdays
In Jewish tradition, birthdays are celebrated according to the Hebrew calendar. Key points:
- Hebrew dates change at sunset, not midnight
- The Hebrew calendar is lunisolar, with months based on lunar cycles
- Some years have an extra month (Adar I and Adar II)
- Hebrew birthdays are used for Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates and other Jewish lifecycle events
Hebrew Birthday Calculator: Your Guide to Jewish Calendar Dates
Introduction
The Hebrew Birthday Calculator is a specialized tool that converts Gregorian (standard) calendar dates to their corresponding Hebrew calendar dates. This is essential for Jewish traditions, religious observances, and lifecycle events like Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Yahrzeits, and birthday celebrations according to the Jewish calendar.
How to Use the Hebrew Birthday Calculator
Step 1: Enter Your Birth Date
- Select your Gregorian birth date using the date picker.
Step 2: Specify Sunset Timing
- Indicate if you were born after sunset (important for Hebrew date accuracy, as Jewish days begin at sunset).
Step 3: Click “Calculate Hebrew Birthday”
The tool instantly provides:
- Hebrew Date (e.g., “15 Nisan 5740”)
- Hebrew Year (e.g., “5740”)
- Weekly Torah Portion (Parashah) read on that date
- Next Hebrew Birthday (since Hebrew dates change annually)
Key Features
1. Accurate Hebrew Date Conversion
- Uses the lunisolar Hebrew calendar system for precise conversions.
- Accounts for Adar I/Adar II in leap years.
2. Sunset Adjustment
- Hebrew dates change at sunset, not midnight. The calculator adjusts for this critical detail.
3. Torah Portion Lookup
- Displays the weekly Torah portion (Parashah) for your birth date—helpful for Bar/Bat Mitzvah planning.
4. Next Hebrew Birthday Calculation
- Automatically finds your upcoming Hebrew birthday (since Hebrew years differ from Gregorian years).
5. Clean, User-Friendly Design
- Responsive layout (works on phones, tablets, and desktops).
- Arial font for readability.
- #007bff blue buttons for a professional look.
6. Educational Resource
- Explains Hebrew calendar basics (e.g., why months are lunar-based).
- Useful for students, rabbis, and families tracking Jewish milestones.
Why This Tool Matters
- Religious Observance: Determines accurate dates for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Yahrzeits, and Jewish holidays.
- Cultural Connection: Helps diaspora Jews reconnect with Hebrew calendar traditions.
- Convenience: No manual calculations—instant results with a click.
Conclusion
Whether you’re preparing for a Bar Mitzvah, honoring a Yahrzeit, or simply curious about your Hebrew birth date, this calculator provides fast, accurate conversions with added Jewish context (like the weekly Torah portion).
Try it now and discover your place in the Jewish calendar! ✡️📅