Jewish Calendar Bet Shemesh — February 2017
Hebrew calendar for Bet Shemesh with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Sh'vat.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
3 Sh'vat, 5777
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31
4 Sh'vat, 5777
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1
5 Sh'vat, 5777
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2
6 Sh'vat, 5777
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3
7 Sh'vat, 5777
🕯 17:00
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4
8 Sh'vat, 5777
Bo
✦ 18:31
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5
9 Sh'vat, 5777
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|
6
10 Sh'vat, 5777
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7
11 Sh'vat, 5777
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8
12 Sh'vat, 5777
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9
13 Sh'vat, 5777
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10
14 Sh'vat, 5777
🕯 17:06
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11
15 Sh'vat, 5777
Tu B'Shvat
Beshalach
✦ 18:37
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12
16 Sh'vat, 5777
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|
13
17 Sh'vat, 5777
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14
18 Sh'vat, 5777
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15
19 Sh'vat, 5777
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16
20 Sh'vat, 5777
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17
21 Sh'vat, 5777
🕯 17:12
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18
22 Sh'vat, 5777
Yisro
✦ 18:43
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19
23 Sh'vat, 5777
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|
20
24 Sh'vat, 5777
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21
25 Sh'vat, 5777
|
22
26 Sh'vat, 5777
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23
27 Sh'vat, 5777
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24
28 Sh'vat, 5777
🕯 17:18
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25
29 Sh'vat, 5777
Mishpatim
✦ 18:49
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26
30 Sh'vat, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
27
1 Adar, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
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28
2 Adar, 5777
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1
3 Adar, 5777
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2
4 Adar, 5777
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3
5 Adar, 5777
🕯 17:23
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4
6 Adar, 5777
Terumah
✦ 18:54
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5
7 Adar, 5777
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Legend
Bet Shemesh — February 2017 at a Glance
Bet Shemesh has 4 Shabbatot in February 2017 (February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25). Candle lighting moves from 17:00 on February 3 to 17:18 on February 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Bet Shemesh changes over the month: from 06:30 sunrise / 17:16 sunset on the 1st (10:45 of daylight) to 06:06 sunrise / 17:39 sunset on the 28th (11:33 of daylight) — a change of +47 minutes across February 2017.
Torah portions read in Bet Shemesh during February 2017: Bo, Beshalach, Yisro, Mishpatim.
| February 2017 in Bet Shemesh | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:00 – 17:18 |
| Hebrew month | Sh'vat |
| Holidays & observances | Tu B'Shvat (Feb 11) |
| Rosh Chodesh | February 26, February 27 |
| Daylight change | 10:45 → 11:33 (+47 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 Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh.
Sh'vat / Adar — the Hebrew Months in February 2017
Sh'vat (January – February)
Tu BiShvat (15th), the New Year for trees. Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat in February 2017 falls on February 26 and February 27.
Adar (February – March)
Purim (14th/15th); in leap years Purim is celebrated in Adar II. Rosh Chodesh Adar in February 2017 falls on February 26 and February 27.
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.
Bet Shemesh — February 2017 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in February 2017 in Bet Shemesh?
There are 4 Shabbatot in February 2017 in Bet Shemesh, falling on February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:00 to 17:18 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in February 2017?
In February 2017, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tu B'Shvat (February 11). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Sh'vat.
When is Rosh Chodesh in February 2017?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in February 2017 falls on February 26 and February 27, marking the start of Sh'vat.