1. What is Hebrew Birthday?

A Hebrew birthday is the date of birth according to the Hebrew calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. Many Jewish people celebrate both their Gregorian and Hebrew birthdays.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

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

The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar with different month lengths and occasional leap months.

3. Importance of Hebrew Birthday

Details: Hebrew birthdays are significant for Jewish religious observances, determining bar/bat mitzvah dates, and calculating yahrzeits (anniversaries of death).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your Gregorian birth date and the calculator will display the corresponding Hebrew date. Note that Hebrew dates begin at sundown.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does my Hebrew birthday change each year?
A: The Hebrew calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar, so dates shift relative to each other annually.

Q2: What if I was born at night?
A: Hebrew dates change at sundown, so night births are considered the next Hebrew day.

Q3: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically precise according to established calendar rules.

Q4: What about leap years in the Hebrew calendar?
A: The calculator automatically accounts for Adar I and Adar II in leap years.

Q5: Can I use this for any date?
A: Yes, the calculator works for any Gregorian date from 1583 onward.