In the 216 pages of the book “Understanding the Jewish Calendar” the author explains the workings of the calendar, from its basic concepts to its intricate details.

Amongst the numerous items in the book, are the explanations of the 14 year types. The book also gives the times of Molad Tishrei (Rosh Hashonah Is based on Molad Tishrei) and the year type, from year 4119 to year 6000. There is also a chart of the 61 different Machzorim (19 year cycles). Also included are 23 rarities that occur in the Jewish Calendar. There are many other items in the book, which are too numerous to itemize.[As a sequel to the book “Understanding the Jewish Calendar” the author has written an additional book “The Book of Charts”, it can be had free of charge by emailing to [email protected].]

The book “1225 Year Secular Jewish Calendar” provides the Jewish dates for all the secular dates, starting from the 21st of September 358 (which corresponds with Tishrei 1 4119, the day that the Jewish Calendar was instituted) and ending on October 4 1582 (the last day of the Julian Calendar).

From year 1 to year 4118, the monthly Molodoth are without the year types. From year 4119 to year 6000, the year types are also included.

The different Haftoras for each of the 14 year types are itemized. There is also a list of the rarest Haftoras and the most common Haftoras, amongst other things.