As of September 15, 2023, the current year on the Hebrew calendar is 5784. The Hebrew year count starts in the year 3761 BCE, which is established as the biblical Date of Creation. The Jewish calendar is a lunar/solar calendar, meaning that months are based on lunar months but years are based on solar years. The Hebrew calendar is used for determining the dates of religious observances and rituals, as well as for agricultural and civil purposes in Israel. The Hebrew calendar is also used in synagogues to mark the weekly Torah portions and other significant events. The Jewish calendar has 12 months with an extra month added in a leap year, which occurs every few years. The start of the new Jewish year also ushers in a bunch of holidays.