Jewish Calendar Chicago — August 1970
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tamuz.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
23 Tamuz, 5730
|
28
24 Tamuz, 5730
|
29
25 Tamuz, 5730
|
30
26 Tamuz, 5730
|
31
27 Tamuz, 5730
🕯 19:54
|
1
28 Tamuz, 5730
Matos Masei
✦ 21:23
|
2
29 Tamuz, 5730
|
|
3
1 Av, 5730
Rosh Chodesh
|
4
2 Av, 5730
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5
3 Av, 5730
|
6
4 Av, 5730
|
7
5 Av, 5730
🕯 19:46
|
8
6 Av, 5730
Devarim
✦ 21:15
|
9
7 Av, 5730
|
|
10
8 Av, 5730
|
11
9 Av, 5730
Tisha B'Av
|
12
10 Av, 5730
|
13
11 Av, 5730
|
14
12 Av, 5730
🕯 19:36
|
15
13 Av, 5730
Vaeschanan
✦ 21:05
|
16
14 Av, 5730
|
|
17
15 Av, 5730
Tu B'Av
✦ 21:02
|
18
16 Av, 5730
|
19
17 Av, 5730
|
20
18 Av, 5730
|
21
19 Av, 5730
🕯 19:26
|
22
20 Av, 5730
Eikev
✦ 20:55
|
23
21 Av, 5730
|
|
24
22 Av, 5730
|
25
23 Av, 5730
|
26
24 Av, 5730
|
27
25 Av, 5730
|
28
26 Av, 5730
🕯 19:15
|
29
27 Av, 5730
Re'eh
✦ 20:43
|
30
28 Av, 5730
|
|
31
29 Av, 5730
|
1
30 Av, 5730
Rosh Chodesh
|
2
1 Elul, 5730
Rosh Chodesh
|
3
2 Elul, 5730
|
4
3 Elul, 5730
🕯 19:03
|
5
4 Elul, 5730
Shoftim
✦ 20:32
|
6
5 Elul, 5730
|
Legend
Chicago — August 1970 at a Glance
Chicago has 5 Shabbatot in August 1970 (August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29). Candle lighting moves from 19:46 on August 7 to 19:15 on August 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 05:41 sunrise / 20:11 sunset on the 1st (14:30 of daylight) to 06:12 sunrise / 19:28 sunset on the 31st (13:16 of daylight) — a change of −74 minutes across August 1970.
Torah portions read in Chicago during August 1970: Matos Masei, Devarim, Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh.
| August 1970 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:15 – 19:46 |
| Hebrew month | Tamuz |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 11)Tu B'Av (Aug 17) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 3 |
| Daylight change | 14:30 → 13:16 (−74 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.
Tamuz / Av — the Hebrew Months in August 1970
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in August 1970 falls on August 3.
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 1970 falls on August 3.
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 — August 1970 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 1970 in Chicago?
There are 5 Shabbatot in August 1970 in Chicago, falling on August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29. Candle lighting ranges from 19:15 to 19:46 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 1970?
In August 1970, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 11); Tu B'Av (August 17). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tamuz.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 1970?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 1970 falls on August 3, marking the start of Tamuz.