Jewish Calendar Boston — April 1985
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
10 Nissan, 5745
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2
11 Nissan, 5745
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3
12 Nissan, 5745
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4
13 Nissan, 5745
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5
14 Nissan, 5745
Erev Pesach
🕯 17:57
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6
15 Nissan, 5745
Pesach
✦ 19:28
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7
16 Nissan, 5745
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 19:30
|
|
8
17 Nissan, 5745
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 19:31
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9
18 Nissan, 5745
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
✦ 19:32
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10
19 Nissan, 5745
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:33
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11
20 Nissan, 5745
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:04
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12
21 Nissan, 5745
Pesach
Omer 6
🕯 18:05
✦ 19:35
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13
22 Nissan, 5745
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 19:36
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14
23 Nissan, 5745
Omer 8
|
|
15
24 Nissan, 5745
Omer 9
|
16
25 Nissan, 5745
Omer 10
|
17
26 Nissan, 5745
Omer 11
|
18
27 Nissan, 5745
Omer 12
|
19
28 Nissan, 5745
Omer 13
🕯 18:13
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20
29 Nissan, 5745
Omer 14
Shmini
✦ 19:44
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21
30 Nissan, 5745
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
|
22
1 Iyar, 5745
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
23
2 Iyar, 5745
Omer 17
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24
3 Iyar, 5745
Omer 18
|
25
4 Iyar, 5745
Omer 19
|
26
5 Iyar, 5745
Omer 20
🕯 18:21
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27
6 Iyar, 5745
Omer 21
Tazria Metzora
✦ 19:52
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28
7 Iyar, 5745
Omer 22
|
|
29
8 Iyar, 5745
Omer 23
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30
9 Iyar, 5745
Omer 24
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1
10 Iyar, 5745
Omer 25
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2
11 Iyar, 5745
Omer 26
|
3
12 Iyar, 5745
Omer 27
🕯 19:29
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4
13 Iyar, 5745
Omer 28
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 21:00
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5
14 Iyar, 5745
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 21:01
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Legend
Boston — April 1985 at a Glance
Boston has 4 Shabbatot in April 1985 (April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27). Candle lighting moves from 17:57 on April 5 to 18:21 on April 26, 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 1985.
Torah portions read in Boston during April 1985: Shmini, Tazria Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–24 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1985 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:57 – 18:21 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 5)Pesach (Apr 13–Apr 13)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 11–Apr 11) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 21, April 22 |
| 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.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 1985
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1985 falls on April 21 and April 22.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 1985 falls on April 21 and April 22.
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 1985 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1985 in Boston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1985 in Boston, falling on April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27. Candle lighting ranges from 17:57 to 18:21 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1985?
In April 1985, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 5); Pesach (April 13–April 13); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 11–April 11). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1985?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1985 falls on April 21 and April 22, marking the start of Nissan.