Gregorian Jewish Calendar Converter

Gregorian Jewish Calendar Converter FAQ

What is current jewish year?

The current year in the Jewish calendar is 57xx. In the book, Gates of the Seasons by the Central Conference of American Rabbis in an article written by Alexander Guttmann on pages 7-10, he explains the origin and understanding of the present Jewish calendar.

How is the jewish year calculated?

The year according to the Jewish calendar is based on the number of years since creation whereas the year according to the Gregorian calendar is based on the birth of Jesus. Creation was calculated, according to various biblical passages, to be about 3760 BC or BCE.

What year is it on jewish calendar?

Currently, the Jewish calendar is in the 305th 19-year cycle, which runs from 2016 through 2035. According to Jewish tradition, the world was created in the autumn of 3761 BCE (and not, as according to Christian tradition, in the autumn of 4004 BCE); the 305th cycle since creation began in September of 2017, or 5777 years after the creation.