Jewish Calendar Calgary — October 2018
Hebrew calendar for Calgary with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
22 Tishrei, 5779
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 20:32
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2
23 Tishrei, 5779
Simchat Torah
✦ 20:30
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3
24 Tishrei, 5779
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4
25 Tishrei, 5779
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5
26 Tishrei, 5779
🕯 18:53
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6
27 Tishrei, 5779
Bereshis
✦ 20:21
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7
28 Tishrei, 5779
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8
29 Tishrei, 5779
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9
30 Tishrei, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
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10
1 Cheshvan, 5779
Rosh Chodesh
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11
2 Cheshvan, 5779
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12
3 Cheshvan, 5779
🕯 18:38
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13
4 Cheshvan, 5779
Noach
✦ 20:06
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14
5 Cheshvan, 5779
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15
6 Cheshvan, 5779
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16
7 Cheshvan, 5779
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17
8 Cheshvan, 5779
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18
9 Cheshvan, 5779
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19
10 Cheshvan, 5779
🕯 18:23
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20
11 Cheshvan, 5779
Lech Lecha
✦ 19:51
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21
12 Cheshvan, 5779
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22
13 Cheshvan, 5779
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23
14 Cheshvan, 5779
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24
15 Cheshvan, 5779
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25
16 Cheshvan, 5779
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26
17 Cheshvan, 5779
🕯 18:10
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27
18 Cheshvan, 5779
Vayera
✦ 19:38
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28
19 Cheshvan, 5779
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29
20 Cheshvan, 5779
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30
21 Cheshvan, 5779
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31
22 Cheshvan, 5779
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1
23 Cheshvan, 5779
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2
24 Cheshvan, 5779
🕯 17:57
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3
25 Cheshvan, 5779
Chayei Sara
✦ 19:25
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4
26 Cheshvan, 5779
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Legend
Calgary — October 2018 at a Glance
Calgary has 4 Shabbatot in October 2018 (October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:53 on October 5 to 18:10 on October 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Calgary changes over the month: from 07:30 sunrise / 19:20 sunset on the 1st (11:50 of daylight) to 08:20 sunrise / 18:18 sunset on the 31st (9:58 of daylight) — a change of −111 minutes across October 2018.
Torah portions read in Calgary during October 2018: Bereshis, Noach, Lech Lecha, Vayera.
| October 2018 in Calgary | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:10 – 18:53 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Shmini Atzeret (Oct 1)Simchat Torah (Oct 2) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 9, October 10 |
| Daylight change | 11:50 → 9:58 (−111 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 Calgary 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 Calgary.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 2018
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 2018 falls on October 9 and October 10.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 2018 falls on October 9 and October 10.
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.
Calgary — October 2018 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 2018 in Calgary?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 2018 in Calgary, falling on October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27. Candle lighting ranges from 18:10 to 18:53 local time (America/Edmonton time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 2018?
In October 2018, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Shmini Atzeret (October 1); Simchat Torah (October 2). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 2018?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 2018 falls on October 9 and October 10, marking the start of Tishrei.