Jewish Calendar Athens — October 1961
Hebrew calendar for Athens with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25
15 Tishrei, 5722
Sukkot
✦ 19:31
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26
16 Tishrei, 5722
Sukkot
✦ 19:29
|
27
17 Tishrei, 5722
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:28
|
28
18 Tishrei, 5722
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:26
|
29
19 Tishrei, 5722
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
🕯 17:55
✦ 19:25
|
30
20 Tishrei, 5722
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:23
|
1
21 Tishrei, 5722
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 17:52
|
|
2
22 Tishrei, 5722
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:20
|
3
23 Tishrei, 5722
Simchat Torah
✦ 19:19
|
4
24 Tishrei, 5722
|
5
25 Tishrei, 5722
|
6
26 Tishrei, 5722
🕯 17:44
|
7
27 Tishrei, 5722
Bereshis
✦ 19:13
|
8
28 Tishrei, 5722
|
|
9
29 Tishrei, 5722
|
10
30 Tishrei, 5722
Rosh Chodesh
|
11
1 Cheshvan, 5722
Rosh Chodesh
|
12
2 Cheshvan, 5722
|
13
3 Cheshvan, 5722
🕯 17:34
|
14
4 Cheshvan, 5722
Noach
✦ 19:02
|
15
5 Cheshvan, 5722
|
|
16
6 Cheshvan, 5722
|
17
7 Cheshvan, 5722
|
18
8 Cheshvan, 5722
|
19
9 Cheshvan, 5722
|
20
10 Cheshvan, 5722
🕯 17:24
|
21
11 Cheshvan, 5722
Lech Lecha
✦ 18:53
|
22
12 Cheshvan, 5722
|
|
23
13 Cheshvan, 5722
|
24
14 Cheshvan, 5722
|
25
15 Cheshvan, 5722
|
26
16 Cheshvan, 5722
|
27
17 Cheshvan, 5722
🕯 17:15
|
28
18 Cheshvan, 5722
Vayera
✦ 18:44
|
29
19 Cheshvan, 5722
|
|
30
20 Cheshvan, 5722
|
31
21 Cheshvan, 5722
|
1
22 Cheshvan, 5722
|
2
23 Cheshvan, 5722
|
3
24 Cheshvan, 5722
🕯 17:07
|
4
25 Cheshvan, 5722
Chayei Sara
✦ 18:36
|
5
26 Cheshvan, 5722
|
Legend
Athens — October 1961 at a Glance
Athens has 4 Shabbatot in October 1961 (October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28). Candle lighting moves from 17:52 on October 1 to 17:15 on October 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Athens changes over the month: from 06:18 sunrise / 18:10 sunset on the 1st (11:51 of daylight) to 06:47 sunrise / 17:29 sunset on the 31st (10:41 of daylight) — a change of −70 minutes across October 1961.
Torah portions read in Athens during October 1961: Bereshis, Noach, Lech Lecha, Vayera.
| October 1961 in Athens | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:15 – 17:52 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 1)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 2)Simchat Torah (Oct 3) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 10, October 11 |
| Daylight change | 11:51 → 10:41 (−70 min) |
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar (also known as the Hebrew calendar) is a lunisolar calendar used to determine the dates of Jewish holidays, Torah readings, and daily prayers. Each month begins with a new moon, and leap years add a 13th month (Adar II) seven times every 19 years to stay aligned with the solar year.
This monthly calendar for Athens displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 18 minutes before sunset
- Havdalah times — calculated as 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam opinion); 8.5° (GRA) and 16.1° opinions also available on the Zmanim page
- Jewish holidays — including Yom Tov, fast days, and modern Israeli holidays
- Weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) — shown every Shabbat
- Rosh Chodesh — the beginning of each new Hebrew month
- Omer count — during the period between Pesach and Shavuot
Use the .ics download button above to import these times into your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. The file contains 6 months of candle lighting and Havdalah times for Athens.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 1961
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1961 falls on October 10 and October 11.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 1961 falls on October 10 and October 11.
Hebrew months begin with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and last either 29 or 30 days, which is why they shift gradually against the Gregorian calendar. The full month-by-month table of the Hebrew calendar is available on the Calendar overview page.
Athens — October 1961 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1961 in Athens?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 1961 in Athens, falling on October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28. Candle lighting ranges from 17:15 to 17:52 local time (Europe/Athens time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 1961?
In October 1961, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Hoshana Rabbah (October 1); Shmini Atzeret (October 2); Simchat Torah (October 3). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1961?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1961 falls on October 10 and October 11, marking the start of Tishrei.