Jewish Calendar Boston — December 1956
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26
22 Kislev, 5717
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27
23 Kislev, 5717
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28
24 Kislev, 5717
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29
25 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 17:26
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30
26 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
🕯 15:56
✦ 17:26
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1
27 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 17:25
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2
28 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 17:25
|
|
3
29 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 17:25
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4
30 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 17:25
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5
1 Tevet, 5717
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 17:25
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6
2 Tevet, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 17:25
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7
3 Tevet, 5717
🕯 15:54
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8
4 Tevet, 5717
Vayigash
✦ 17:24
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9
5 Tevet, 5717
|
|
10
6 Tevet, 5717
|
11
7 Tevet, 5717
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12
8 Tevet, 5717
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13
9 Tevet, 5717
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14
10 Tevet, 5717
10 of Tevet
🕯 15:55
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15
11 Tevet, 5717
Vayechi
✦ 17:25
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16
12 Tevet, 5717
|
|
17
13 Tevet, 5717
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18
14 Tevet, 5717
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19
15 Tevet, 5717
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20
16 Tevet, 5717
|
21
17 Tevet, 5717
🕯 15:58
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22
18 Tevet, 5717
Shemos
✦ 17:28
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23
19 Tevet, 5717
|
|
24
20 Tevet, 5717
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25
21 Tevet, 5717
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26
22 Tevet, 5717
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27
23 Tevet, 5717
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28
24 Tevet, 5717
🕯 16:02
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29
25 Tevet, 5717
Vaera
✦ 17:33
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30
26 Tevet, 5717
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31
27 Tevet, 5717
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1
28 Tevet, 5717
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2
29 Tevet, 5717
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3
1 Sh'vat, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
|
4
2 Sh'vat, 5717
🕯 16:08
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5
3 Sh'vat, 5717
Bo
✦ 17:39
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6
4 Sh'vat, 5717
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Legend
Boston — December 1956 at a Glance
Boston has 5 Shabbatot in December 1956 (December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29). Candle lighting moves from 15:54 on December 7 to 16:02 on December 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Boston changes over the month: from 06:52 sunrise / 16:13 sunset on the 1st (9:21 of daylight) to 07:12 sunrise / 16:22 sunset on the 31st (9:10 of daylight) — a change of −11 minutes across December 1956.
Torah portions read in Boston during December 1956: Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi, Shemos, Vaera.
| December 1956 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 15:54 – 16:02 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 6–Dec 6)10 of Tevet (Dec 14) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 4, December 5 |
| Daylight change | 9:21 → 9:10 (−11 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.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 1956
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 1956 falls on December 4 and December 5.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 1956 falls on December 4 and December 5.
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 — December 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 1956 in Boston?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 1956 in Boston, falling on December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29. Candle lighting ranges from 15:54 to 16:02 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 1956?
In December 1956, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 6–December 6); 10 of Tevet (December 14). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 1956?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 1956 falls on December 4 and December 5, marking the start of Kislev.