Jewish Calendar Chicago — July 1959
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Sivan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
23 Sivan, 5719
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30
24 Sivan, 5719
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1
25 Sivan, 5719
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2
26 Sivan, 5719
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3
27 Sivan, 5719
🕯 20:13
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4
28 Sivan, 5719
Sh'lach
✦ 21:43
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5
29 Sivan, 5719
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6
30 Sivan, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
|
7
1 Tamuz, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
|
8
2 Tamuz, 5719
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9
3 Tamuz, 5719
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10
4 Tamuz, 5719
🕯 20:11
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11
5 Tamuz, 5719
Korach
✦ 21:41
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12
6 Tamuz, 5719
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|
13
7 Tamuz, 5719
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14
8 Tamuz, 5719
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15
9 Tamuz, 5719
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16
10 Tamuz, 5719
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17
11 Tamuz, 5719
🕯 20:07
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18
12 Tamuz, 5719
Chukas Balak
✦ 21:36
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19
13 Tamuz, 5719
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|
20
14 Tamuz, 5719
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21
15 Tamuz, 5719
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22
16 Tamuz, 5719
|
23
17 Tamuz, 5719
17 of Tammuz
|
24
18 Tamuz, 5719
🕯 20:02
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25
19 Tamuz, 5719
Pinchas
✦ 21:31
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26
20 Tamuz, 5719
|
|
27
21 Tamuz, 5719
|
28
22 Tamuz, 5719
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29
23 Tamuz, 5719
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30
24 Tamuz, 5719
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31
25 Tamuz, 5719
🕯 19:55
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1
26 Tamuz, 5719
Matos Masei
✦ 21:24
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2
27 Tamuz, 5719
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Legend
Chicago — July 1959 at a Glance
Chicago has 4 Shabbatot in July 1959 (July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25). Candle lighting moves from 20:13 on July 3 to 19:55 on July 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 05:15 sunrise / 20:32 sunset on the 1st (15:16 of daylight) to 05:39 sunrise / 20:13 sunset on the 31st (14:33 of daylight) — a change of −43 minutes across July 1959.
Torah portions read in Chicago during July 1959: Sh'lach, Korach, Chukas Balak, Pinchas.
| July 1959 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:55 – 20:13 |
| Hebrew month | Sivan |
| Holidays & observances | 17 of Tammuz (Jul 23) |
| Rosh Chodesh | July 6, July 7 |
| Daylight change | 15:16 → 14:33 (−43 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 Chicago 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 Chicago.
Sivan / Tamuz — the Hebrew Months in July 1959
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in July 1959 falls on July 6 and July 7.
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in July 1959 falls on July 6 and July 7.
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.
Chicago — July 1959 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in July 1959 in Chicago?
There are 4 Shabbatot in July 1959 in Chicago, falling on July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25. Candle lighting ranges from 19:55 to 20:13 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in July 1959?
In July 1959, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: 17 of Tammuz (July 23). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Sivan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in July 1959?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in July 1959 falls on July 6 and July 7, marking the start of Sivan.