Jewish Calendar Chicago — July 1974
Hebrew calendar for Chicago with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tamuz.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
11 Tamuz, 5734
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2
12 Tamuz, 5734
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3
13 Tamuz, 5734
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4
14 Tamuz, 5734
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5
15 Tamuz, 5734
🕯 20:13
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6
16 Tamuz, 5734
Balak
✦ 21:43
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7
17 Tamuz, 5734
17 of Tammuz
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8
18 Tamuz, 5734
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9
19 Tamuz, 5734
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10
20 Tamuz, 5734
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11
21 Tamuz, 5734
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12
22 Tamuz, 5734
🕯 20:10
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13
23 Tamuz, 5734
Pinchas
✦ 21:39
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14
24 Tamuz, 5734
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15
25 Tamuz, 5734
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16
26 Tamuz, 5734
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17
27 Tamuz, 5734
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18
28 Tamuz, 5734
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19
29 Tamuz, 5734
🕯 20:06
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20
1 Av, 5734
Rosh Chodesh
Matos Masei
✦ 21:35
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21
2 Av, 5734
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22
3 Av, 5734
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23
4 Av, 5734
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24
5 Av, 5734
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25
6 Av, 5734
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26
7 Av, 5734
🕯 19:59
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27
8 Av, 5734
Devarim
✦ 21:28
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28
9 Av, 5734
Tisha B'Av
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29
10 Av, 5734
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30
11 Av, 5734
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31
12 Av, 5734
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1
13 Av, 5734
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2
14 Av, 5734
🕯 19:52
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3
15 Av, 5734
Tu B'Av
Vaeschanan
✦ 21:21
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4
16 Av, 5734
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Legend
Chicago — July 1974 at a Glance
Chicago has 4 Shabbatot in July 1974 (July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27). Candle lighting moves from 20:13 on July 5 to 19:59 on July 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Chicago changes over the month: from 05:16 sunrise / 20:32 sunset on the 1st (15:16 of daylight) to 05:40 sunrise / 20:12 sunset on the 31st (14:32 of daylight) — a change of −44 minutes across July 1974.
Torah portions read in Chicago during July 1974: Balak, Pinchas, Matos Masei, Devarim.
| July 1974 in Chicago | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:59 – 20:13 |
| Hebrew month | Tamuz |
| Holidays & observances | 17 of Tammuz (Jul 7)Tisha B'Av (Jul 28) |
| Rosh Chodesh | July 20 |
| Daylight change | 15:16 → 14:32 (−44 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 July 1974
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in July 1974 falls on July 20.
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in July 1974 falls on July 20.
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 1974 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in July 1974 in Chicago?
There are 4 Shabbatot in July 1974 in Chicago, falling on July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27. Candle lighting ranges from 19:59 to 20:13 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in July 1974?
In July 1974, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: 17 of Tammuz (July 7); Tisha B'Av (July 28). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tamuz.
When is Rosh Chodesh in July 1974?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in July 1974 falls on July 20, marking the start of Tamuz.