Jewish Calendar Brooklyn — October 1956
Hebrew calendar for Brooklyn with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
26 Tishrei, 5717
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2
27 Tishrei, 5717
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3
28 Tishrei, 5717
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4
29 Tishrei, 5717
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5
30 Tishrei, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 18:13
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6
1 Cheshvan, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
Noach
✦ 19:42
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7
2 Cheshvan, 5717
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8
3 Cheshvan, 5717
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9
4 Cheshvan, 5717
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10
5 Cheshvan, 5717
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11
6 Cheshvan, 5717
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12
7 Cheshvan, 5717
🕯 18:02
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13
8 Cheshvan, 5717
Lech Lecha
✦ 19:31
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14
9 Cheshvan, 5717
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15
10 Cheshvan, 5717
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16
11 Cheshvan, 5717
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17
12 Cheshvan, 5717
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18
13 Cheshvan, 5717
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19
14 Cheshvan, 5717
🕯 17:52
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20
15 Cheshvan, 5717
Vayera
✦ 19:20
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21
16 Cheshvan, 5717
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|
22
17 Cheshvan, 5717
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23
18 Cheshvan, 5717
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24
19 Cheshvan, 5717
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25
20 Cheshvan, 5717
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26
21 Cheshvan, 5717
🕯 17:42
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27
22 Cheshvan, 5717
Chayei Sara
✦ 19:11
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28
23 Cheshvan, 5717
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|
29
24 Cheshvan, 5717
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30
25 Cheshvan, 5717
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31
26 Cheshvan, 5717
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1
27 Cheshvan, 5717
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2
28 Cheshvan, 5717
🕯 16:33
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3
29 Cheshvan, 5717
Toldos
✦ 18:02
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4
30 Cheshvan, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
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Legend
Brooklyn — October 1956 at a Glance
Brooklyn has 4 Shabbatot in October 1956 (October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:13 on October 5 to 17:42 on October 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Brooklyn changes over the month: from 06:51 sunrise / 18:38 sunset on the 1st (11:46 of daylight) to 06:24 sunrise / 16:54 sunset on the 31st (10:29 of daylight) — a change of −77 minutes across October 1956.
Torah portions read in Brooklyn during October 1956: Noach, Lech Lecha, Vayera, Chayei Sara.
| October 1956 in Brooklyn | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:42 – 18:13 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 5, October 6 |
| Daylight change | 11:46 → 10:29 (−77 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 1956
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1956 falls on October 5 and October 6.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 1956 falls on October 5 and October 6.
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.
Brooklyn — October 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1956 in Brooklyn?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 1956 in Brooklyn, falling on October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27. Candle lighting ranges from 17:42 to 18:13 local time (America/New_York time zone).
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1956?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1956 falls on October 5 and October 6, marking the start of Tishrei.