1. What is the Hebrew Birthday?

The Hebrew birthday is the date of birth according to the Jewish calendar. In Jewish tradition, particularly in Chabad, the Hebrew birthday holds special significance for various customs and celebrations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator converts Gregorian calendar dates to Hebrew calendar dates according to Chabad tradition and calculations.

The conversion takes into account:

• Different month lengths in Hebrew calendar
• Leap years in Hebrew calendar
• Chabad-specific calculations for certain dates

3. Importance of Hebrew Birthday

Details: In Jewish tradition, the Hebrew birthday is significant for various mitzvot and customs, including saying Psalm corresponding to one's age, giving extra charity, and making personal resolutions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your birth date in the Gregorian calendar (day, month, year) and the calculator will show the corresponding Hebrew date according to Chabad tradition.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is the Hebrew birthday important in Judaism?
A: The Hebrew birthday marks the day when one's mazal (spiritual energy) is particularly strong, making it an auspicious time for prayer and self-improvement.

Q2: What if I was born at night?
A: In Jewish law, the day begins at nightfall. If you were born after nightfall, your Hebrew birthday is the next calendar day.

Q3: How are leap years handled in the Hebrew calendar?
A: The Hebrew calendar adds an extra month (Adar II) 7 times in a 19-year cycle to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar year.

Q4: What if I was born in Adar in a regular year?
A: If born in Adar in a regular year, your birthday is celebrated in Adar in regular years and Adar II in leap years according to Chabad custom.

Q5: Can I use this for bar/bat mitzvah dates?
A: Yes, this calculator can help determine the Hebrew date of one's bar/bat mitzvah, which occurs when a Jewish boy turns 13 or girl turns 12 according to the Hebrew calendar.