Jewish Calendar Boston — March 1957
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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25
24 Adar, 5717
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26
25 Adar, 5717
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27
26 Adar, 5717
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28
27 Adar, 5717
|
1
28 Adar, 5717
🕯 17:17
|
2
29 Adar, 5717
Pekudei
✦ 18:48
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3
30 Adar, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
4
1 Adar II, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
|
5
2 Adar II, 5717
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6
3 Adar II, 5717
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7
4 Adar II, 5717
|
8
5 Adar II, 5717
🕯 17:25
|
9
6 Adar II, 5717
Vayikra
✦ 18:56
|
10
7 Adar II, 5717
|
|
11
8 Adar II, 5717
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12
9 Adar II, 5717
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13
10 Adar II, 5717
|
14
11 Adar II, 5717
Fast of Esther
|
15
12 Adar II, 5717
🕯 17:33
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16
13 Adar II, 5717
Tzav
✦ 19:04
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17
14 Adar II, 5717
Purim
✦ 19:05
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|
18
15 Adar II, 5717
Shushan Purim
✦ 19:07
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19
16 Adar II, 5717
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20
17 Adar II, 5717
|
21
18 Adar II, 5717
|
22
19 Adar II, 5717
🕯 17:41
|
23
20 Adar II, 5717
Shmini
✦ 19:12
|
24
21 Adar II, 5717
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|
25
22 Adar II, 5717
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26
23 Adar II, 5717
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27
24 Adar II, 5717
|
28
25 Adar II, 5717
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29
26 Adar II, 5717
🕯 17:49
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30
27 Adar II, 5717
Tazria
✦ 19:20
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31
28 Adar II, 5717
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Legend
Boston — March 1957 at a Glance
Boston has 5 Shabbatot in March 1957 (March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30). Candle lighting moves from 17:17 on March 1 to 17:49 on March 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Boston changes over the month: from 06:18 sunrise / 17:35 sunset on the 1st (11:16 of daylight) to 05:27 sunrise / 18:09 sunset on the 31st (12:42 of daylight) — a change of +86 minutes across March 1957.
Torah portions read in Boston during March 1957: Pekudei, Vayikra, Tzav, Shmini, Tazria.
| March 1957 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:17 – 17:49 |
| Hebrew month | Adar |
| Holidays & observances | Fast of Esther (Mar 14)Purim (Mar 17)Shushan Purim (Mar 18) |
| Rosh Chodesh | March 3, March 4 |
| Daylight change | 11:16 → 12:42 (+86 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.
Adar / Adar II — the Hebrew Months in March 1957
Adar (February – March)
Purim (14th/15th); in leap years Purim is celebrated in Adar II. Rosh Chodesh Adar in March 1957 falls on March 3 and March 4.
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in March 1957 falls on March 3 and March 4.
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 — March 1957 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in March 1957 in Boston?
There are 5 Shabbatot in March 1957 in Boston, falling on March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30. Candle lighting ranges from 17:17 to 17:49 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in March 1957?
In March 1957, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Fast of Esther (March 14); Purim (March 17); Shushan Purim (March 18). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in March 1957?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in March 1957 falls on March 3 and March 4, marking the start of Adar.