Jewish Calendar Boston — April 1981
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar II.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
24 Adar II, 5741
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31
25 Adar II, 5741
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1
26 Adar II, 5741
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2
27 Adar II, 5741
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3
28 Adar II, 5741
🕯 17:55
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4
29 Adar II, 5741
Tazria
✦ 19:26
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5
1 Nissan, 5741
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
6
2 Nissan, 5741
|
7
3 Nissan, 5741
|
8
4 Nissan, 5741
|
9
5 Nissan, 5741
|
10
6 Nissan, 5741
🕯 18:03
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11
7 Nissan, 5741
Metzora
✦ 19:34
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12
8 Nissan, 5741
|
|
13
9 Nissan, 5741
|
14
10 Nissan, 5741
|
15
11 Nissan, 5741
|
16
12 Nissan, 5741
|
17
13 Nissan, 5741
🕯 18:11
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18
14 Nissan, 5741
Erev Pesach
Achrei Mos
🕯 18:12
✦ 19:42
|
19
15 Nissan, 5741
Pesach
✦ 19:43
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|
20
16 Nissan, 5741
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 19:44
|
21
17 Nissan, 5741
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 19:45
|
22
18 Nissan, 5741
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 19:46
|
23
19 Nissan, 5741
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:48
|
24
20 Nissan, 5741
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:19
|
25
21 Nissan, 5741
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 19:50
|
26
22 Nissan, 5741
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 20:51
|
|
27
23 Nissan, 5741
Omer 8
|
28
24 Nissan, 5741
Omer 9
|
29
25 Nissan, 5741
Omer 10
|
30
26 Nissan, 5741
Omer 11
|
1
27 Nissan, 5741
Omer 12
🕯 19:27
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2
28 Nissan, 5741
Omer 13
Kedoshim
✦ 20:58
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3
29 Nissan, 5741
Omer 14
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Legend
Boston — April 1981 at a Glance
Boston has 4 Shabbatot in April 1981 (April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25). Candle lighting moves from 17:55 on April 3 to 18:19 on April 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Boston changes over the month: from 05:25 sunrise / 18:11 sunset on the 1st (12:45 of daylight) to 05:39 sunrise / 19:43 sunset on the 30th (14:04 of daylight) — a change of +79 minutes across April 1981.
Torah portions read in Boston during April 1981: Tazria, Metzora, Achrei Mos.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–11 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1981 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:55 – 18:19 |
| Hebrew month | Adar II |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 18)Pesach (Apr 26–Apr 26)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 24–Apr 24) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 5 |
| Daylight change | 12:45 → 14:04 (+79 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 II / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in April 1981
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in April 1981 falls on April 5.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1981 falls on April 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 — April 1981 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1981 in Boston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1981 in Boston, falling on April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:55 to 18:19 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1981?
In April 1981, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 18); Pesach (April 26–April 26); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 24–April 24). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar II.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1981?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1981 falls on April 5, marking the start of Adar II.