Jewish Calendar Boston — June 1940
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
19 Iyar, 5700
Omer 34
|
28
20 Iyar, 5700
Omer 35
|
29
21 Iyar, 5700
Omer 36
|
30
22 Iyar, 5700
Omer 37
|
31
23 Iyar, 5700
Omer 38
🕯 19:56
|
1
24 Iyar, 5700
Omer 39
Bamidbar
✦ 21:27
|
2
25 Iyar, 5700
Omer 40
|
|
3
26 Iyar, 5700
Omer 41
|
4
27 Iyar, 5700
Omer 42
|
5
28 Iyar, 5700
Omer 43
|
6
29 Iyar, 5700
Omer 44
|
7
1 Sivan, 5700
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 20:01
|
8
2 Sivan, 5700
Omer 46
Nasso
✦ 21:32
|
9
3 Sivan, 5700
Omer 47
|
|
10
4 Sivan, 5700
Omer 48
|
11
5 Sivan, 5700
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 20:04
|
12
6 Sivan, 5700
Shavuot
✦ 21:34
|
13
7 Sivan, 5700
Shavuot
✦ 21:35
|
14
8 Sivan, 5700
🕯 20:05
|
15
9 Sivan, 5700
Beha'aloscha
✦ 21:36
|
16
10 Sivan, 5700
|
|
17
11 Sivan, 5700
|
18
12 Sivan, 5700
|
19
13 Sivan, 5700
|
20
14 Sivan, 5700
|
21
15 Sivan, 5700
🕯 20:07
|
22
16 Sivan, 5700
Sh'lach
✦ 21:38
|
23
17 Sivan, 5700
|
|
24
18 Sivan, 5700
|
25
19 Sivan, 5700
|
26
20 Sivan, 5700
|
27
21 Sivan, 5700
|
28
22 Sivan, 5700
🕯 20:08
|
29
23 Sivan, 5700
Korach
✦ 21:38
|
30
24 Sivan, 5700
|
Legend
Boston — June 1940 at a Glance
Boston has 5 Shabbatot in June 1940 (June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29). Candle lighting moves from 20:01 on June 7 to 20:08 on June 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Boston changes over the month: from 05:08 sunrise / 20:15 sunset on the 1st (15:07 of daylight) to 05:09 sunrise / 20:26 sunset on the 30th (15:17 of daylight) — a change of +10 minutes across June 1940.
Torah portions read in Boston during June 1940: Bamidbar, Nasso, Beha'aloscha, Sh'lach, Korach.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 39–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| June 1940 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:01 – 20:08 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Shavuot (Jun 11)Shavuot (Jun 13–Jun 13) |
| Rosh Chodesh | June 7 |
| Daylight change | 15:07 → 15:17 (+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 Boston 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 Boston.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in June 1940
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in June 1940 falls on June 7.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in June 1940 falls on June 7.
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.
Boston — June 1940 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in June 1940 in Boston?
There are 5 Shabbatot in June 1940 in Boston, falling on June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29. Candle lighting ranges from 20:01 to 20:08 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in June 1940?
In June 1940, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Shavuot (June 11); Shavuot (June 13–June 13). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in June 1940?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in June 1940 falls on June 7, marking the start of Iyar.