Jewish Calendar Boston — August 1987
Hebrew calendar for Boston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Av.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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27
1 Av, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
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28
2 Av, 5747
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29
3 Av, 5747
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30
4 Av, 5747
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31
5 Av, 5747
🕯 19:48
|
1
6 Av, 5747
Devarim
✦ 21:17
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2
7 Av, 5747
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|
3
8 Av, 5747
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4
9 Av, 5747
Tisha B'Av
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5
10 Av, 5747
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6
11 Av, 5747
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7
12 Av, 5747
🕯 19:40
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8
13 Av, 5747
Vaeschanan
✦ 21:08
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9
14 Av, 5747
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|
10
15 Av, 5747
Tu B'Av
✦ 21:06
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11
16 Av, 5747
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12
17 Av, 5747
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13
18 Av, 5747
|
14
19 Av, 5747
🕯 19:30
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15
20 Av, 5747
Eikev
✦ 20:59
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16
21 Av, 5747
|
|
17
22 Av, 5747
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18
23 Av, 5747
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19
24 Av, 5747
|
20
25 Av, 5747
|
21
26 Av, 5747
🕯 19:20
|
22
27 Av, 5747
Re'eh
✦ 20:48
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23
28 Av, 5747
|
|
24
29 Av, 5747
|
25
30 Av, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
|
26
1 Elul, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
|
27
2 Elul, 5747
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28
3 Elul, 5747
🕯 19:08
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29
4 Elul, 5747
Shoftim
✦ 20:37
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30
5 Elul, 5747
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|
31
6 Elul, 5747
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1
7 Elul, 5747
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2
8 Elul, 5747
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3
9 Elul, 5747
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4
10 Elul, 5747
🕯 18:57
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5
11 Elul, 5747
Ki Seitzei
✦ 20:25
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6
12 Elul, 5747
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Legend
Boston — August 1987 at a Glance
Boston has 5 Shabbatot in August 1987 (August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29). Candle lighting moves from 19:40 on August 7 to 19:08 on August 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Boston changes over the month: from 05:34 sunrise / 20:05 sunset on the 1st (14:30 of daylight) to 06:06 sunrise / 19:21 sunset on the 31st (13:15 of daylight) — a change of −75 minutes across August 1987.
Torah portions read in Boston during August 1987: Devarim, Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh, Shoftim.
| August 1987 in Boston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:08 – 19:40 |
| Hebrew month | Av |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 4)Tu B'Av (Aug 10) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 25, August 26 |
| Daylight change | 14:30 → 13:15 (−75 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.
Av / Elul — the Hebrew Months in August 1987
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 1987 falls on August 25 and August 26.
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays. Rosh Chodesh Elul in August 1987 falls on August 25 and August 26.
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 — August 1987 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 1987 in Boston?
There are 5 Shabbatot in August 1987 in Boston, falling on August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29. Candle lighting ranges from 19:08 to 19:40 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 1987?
In August 1987, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 4); Tu B'Av (August 10). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Av.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 1987?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 1987 falls on August 25 and August 26, marking the start of Av.