Jewish Calendar Athens — December 1961
Hebrew calendar for Athens with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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27
19 Kislev, 5722
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28
20 Kislev, 5722
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29
21 Kislev, 5722
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30
22 Kislev, 5722
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1
23 Kislev, 5722
🕯 16:49
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2
24 Kislev, 5722
Vayeshev
✦ 18:19
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3
25 Kislev, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
|
|
4
26 Kislev, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
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5
27 Kislev, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
|
6
28 Kislev, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
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7
29 Kislev, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
|
8
1 Tevet, 5722
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 16:49
✦ 18:19
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9
2 Tevet, 5722
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 18:19
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10
3 Tevet, 5722
Chanukah
✦ 18:19
|
|
11
4 Tevet, 5722
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12
5 Tevet, 5722
|
13
6 Tevet, 5722
|
14
7 Tevet, 5722
|
15
8 Tevet, 5722
🕯 16:50
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16
9 Tevet, 5722
Vayigash
✦ 18:20
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17
10 Tevet, 5722
10 of Tevet
|
|
18
11 Tevet, 5722
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19
12 Tevet, 5722
|
20
13 Tevet, 5722
|
21
14 Tevet, 5722
|
22
15 Tevet, 5722
🕯 16:53
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23
16 Tevet, 5722
Vayechi
✦ 18:23
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24
17 Tevet, 5722
|
|
25
18 Tevet, 5722
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26
19 Tevet, 5722
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27
20 Tevet, 5722
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28
21 Tevet, 5722
|
29
22 Tevet, 5722
🕯 16:57
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30
23 Tevet, 5722
Shemos
✦ 18:28
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31
24 Tevet, 5722
|
Legend
Athens — December 1961 at a Glance
Athens has 5 Shabbatot in December 1961 (December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30). Candle lighting moves from 16:49 on December 1 to 16:57 on December 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Athens changes over the month: from 07:20 sunrise / 17:07 sunset on the 1st (9:47 of daylight) to 07:39 sunrise / 17:16 sunset on the 31st (9:37 of daylight) — a change of −10 minutes across December 1961.
Torah portions read in Athens during December 1961: Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi, Shemos.
| December 1961 in Athens | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:49 – 16:57 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 10–Dec 10)10 of Tevet (Dec 17) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 8 |
| Daylight change | 9:47 → 9:37 (−10 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.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 1961
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 1961 falls on December 8.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 1961 falls on December 8.
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 — December 1961 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 1961 in Athens?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 1961 in Athens, falling on December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30. Candle lighting ranges from 16:49 to 16:57 local time (Europe/Athens time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 1961?
In December 1961, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 10–December 10); 10 of Tevet (December 17). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 1961?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 1961 falls on December 8, marking the start of Kislev.