The good guys over at Tichnut.de have released a free Hebrew / Jewish Calendar for BlackBerry devices. This update allows you to use the program on 8800 and 8300 BlackBerry devices. There is no OTA install but you can get the desktop manager install at this link. This is really a fringe program but for anybody that ever needs to reference Jewish dates and times this is a must have. All the information is stored locally so there is no need for Internet traffic. If you do not understand what that means then you can ignore this post. The calendar program has the following features:
* Quick-jump function to the current system date, a month or a year
* Sfirat ha – Omer count
* Configuration options
o Diaspora/Israel calendar and times
o Begin of shabbat: minutes before sunset on Friday
o End of shabbat: minutes after sunset on Saturday or degrees below horizon
o Time format (12/24 hour)
o Zmanim
+ Alot Hashachar (16.1 degrees below horizon, 72 minutes before sunrise, 90 minutes before sunrise)
+ Earliest Tallit (11 or 10.2 degrees below horizon)
+ Hanetz Hachama
+ Kriat Shema (GR”O or M”A)
+ Tefila (GR”O or M”A)
+ Chatzot (GR”O or M”A)
+ Mincha Gedola (GR”O or M”A)
+ Mincha K’tana (GR”O or M”A)
+ Plag Hamincha (GR”O or M”A)
+ Shkiat Hachama
+ Tzait Hakochavim (72 minutes after sunset; 5.95, 6.5, 7.0, 7.08, 7.5 or 8.5, 8.75, 10.0 degrees below horizon)
o Daylight Savings Time
o Location for times calculation – over 1000 locations predefined; own locations can be added easily
If you enjoy the program the author asks that you give a donation to Machon Mamre at this link.Â
Robert Schlamowitz Not Registered
Posted: August 23, 2007 at 9:04 PM EST
Just downloaded this onto my Curve and began to explore it. Looks like a great program for the Blackberry and I’m thankful it was out there
BerryReview ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5289
Posted: August 24, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST
Robert,
I also use it practically every day. Its a wonderful program and replaces my reliance on HebCal.com
yyb Not Registered
Posted: July 20, 2008 at 1:16 PM EST
Has anyone tried this on the Bold (9000)? Does it work?
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5289
Posted: July 20, 2008 at 2:45 PM EST
no idea
Jeff Not Registered
Posted: September 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM EST
Will the Hebrew calendar application run on a Blackberry 8700G ? Have been looking for such a calendar for a while.
Thank you
barry Not Registered
Posted: September 26, 2008 at 8:14 AM EST
please tell me how to download this does anyone know how you do this
Sarah Not Registered
Posted: September 29, 2008 at 2:18 PM EST
Barry – you must save it to your computer then unzip it (i found it easiest to unzip and leave on the desktop) then use the application manager software for your Balckberry to find the program on your desk top and follow the application manager instructions from there.
it was a little confusing because most applications can be dowloaded via the Blackberry itself.
Dr david lipkin Not Registered
Posted: October 5, 2008 at 1:26 AM EST
will hebcal work on a blackberry pearl 8100
Dr david lipkin Not Registered
Posted: October 5, 2008 at 1:28 AM EST
will hebcal work with blackberry pearl 8100
Aryeh Blaut Not Registered
Posted: October 12, 2008 at 1:13 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
Does anyone know if there is a free Jewish calendar for the Blackberry 8100 ?
Murray Not Registered
Posted: December 16, 2008 at 6:34 AM EST
does this free hebrew calendar for blackberry work with storm?
styx Not Registered
Posted: December 24, 2008 at 1:57 AM EST
Just installed it on my storm…. seems to work fine except the back arrow does not close the program. Need to use the BB menu key and hit close. Otherwise a great program.
Murray Not Registered
Posted: January 21, 2009 at 12:25 AM EST
I just installed it on my bb storm.
The touch screen feature does not seem to be operating. In the monthly calendar mode, how do I move to a date other than the current date, in order to get the information listed for that date???
Arnie Not Registered
Posted: December 24, 2008 at 5:23 AM EST
Is there any way to calculate “end of Shabbath” using “adjusted minures”?
jacmos Not Registered
Posted: December 25, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST
how come my desktop dose not finde the program and this is the massage hat i get
No additional applications designed for your handheld were found
Murray Not Registered
Posted: January 20, 2009 at 6:29 AM EST
Does this program give the weekly parsha?
Arnie Not Registered
Posted: January 20, 2009 at 1:57 PM EST
Yes -Luach DOES list the weekly Parashah.
Highlighted a SHABBATH on the calendar; click the expand button on then click on YOM.
Parashah for that SHABBATH will be listed
Murray Not Registered
Posted: January 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM EST
I just installed it on my bb storm.
The touch screen feature does not seem to be operating. In the monthly calendar mode, how do I move to a date other than the current date, in order to get the information listed for that date. In other words, how do I check information for later in the week or month?
Jon Not Registered
Posted: March 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM EST
Murray- Same problem. Have you received a solution? Jon
Jon Not Registered
Posted: March 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM EST
Murray- Same problem. Have you figured it out?
Ricky Not Registered
Posted: April 21, 2009 at 3:39 PM EST
Will this hebrew calender work in Blackberry Bold??
YYB Not Registered
Posted: April 21, 2009 at 3:43 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Works great on the Bold!
abe Not Registered
Posted: May 4, 2009 at 1:18 PM EST
need help to download.
David Not Registered
Posted: June 4, 2009 at 5:38 PM EST
Does this application work on a Blackberry 8700c?
David Not Registered
Posted: June 4, 2009 at 5:40 PM EST
Does this application work on the Blackberry 8700c?