ראש חודש אייר
Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2016
Find the exact dates for Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2016 (5776), including when it begins and ends.
When is Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2016?
Begins at sunset
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Ends at nightfall
Monday, May 9, 2016
Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls in April or May.
Significance
Iyar is associated with healing—its Hebrew letters form an acronym for 'I am God your Healer.' It also contains modern Israeli holidays.
Rosh Chodesh Iyar Prayers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Iyar falls entirely within the Omer counting period and contains several significant days: Pesach Sheni (14th), Lag BaOmer (18th), and Yom Yerushalayim (28th). In Israel, Yom HaZikaron (4th) and Yom HaAtzma'ut (5th) also fall in Iyar. The month is associated with healing — the Hebrew letters of Iyar are an acronym for 'Ani Hashem Rofecha' (I am God your healer).
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo, the Torah reading, and Musaf. Since Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls during the Omer period, the Omer counting continues at evening services. The semi-mourning customs of the Omer remain in effect on Rosh Chodesh itself.
About Rosh Chodesh Iyar in 2016
Rosh Chodesh Iyar (ראש חודש אייר) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
For more about Rosh Chodesh Iyar including its history, customs, and traditions, see our comprehensive guide. Learn more about Rosh Chodesh Iyar