Jewish Calendar Houston — March 1988
Hebrew calendar for Houston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
11 Adar, 5748
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1
12 Adar, 5748
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2
13 Adar, 5748
Fast of Esther
|
3
14 Adar, 5748
Purim
✦ 19:34
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4
15 Adar, 5748
Shushan Purim
🕯 18:05
✦ 19:35
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5
16 Adar, 5748
Ki Sisa
✦ 19:36
|
6
17 Adar, 5748
|
|
7
18 Adar, 5748
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8
19 Adar, 5748
|
9
20 Adar, 5748
|
10
21 Adar, 5748
|
11
22 Adar, 5748
🕯 18:10
|
12
23 Adar, 5748
Vayakhel Pekudei
✦ 19:40
|
13
24 Adar, 5748
|
|
14
25 Adar, 5748
|
15
26 Adar, 5748
|
16
27 Adar, 5748
|
17
28 Adar, 5748
|
18
29 Adar, 5748
🕯 18:14
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19
1 Nissan, 5748
Rosh Chodesh
Vayikra
✦ 19:45
|
20
2 Nissan, 5748
|
|
21
3 Nissan, 5748
|
22
4 Nissan, 5748
|
23
5 Nissan, 5748
|
24
6 Nissan, 5748
|
25
7 Nissan, 5748
🕯 18:18
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26
8 Nissan, 5748
Tzav
✦ 19:49
|
27
9 Nissan, 5748
|
|
28
10 Nissan, 5748
|
29
11 Nissan, 5748
|
30
12 Nissan, 5748
|
31
13 Nissan, 5748
|
1
14 Nissan, 5748
Erev Pesach
🕯 18:22
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2
15 Nissan, 5748
Pesach
✦ 19:53
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3
16 Nissan, 5748
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 20:54
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Legend
Houston — March 1988 at a Glance
Houston has 4 Shabbatot in March 1988 (March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26). Candle lighting moves from 18:05 on March 4 to 18:18 on March 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Houston changes over the month: from 06:46 sunrise / 18:21 sunset on the 1st (11:35 of daylight) to 06:11 sunrise / 18:40 sunset on the 31st (12:29 of daylight) — a change of +54 minutes across March 1988.
Torah portions read in Houston during March 1988: Ki Sisa, Vayakhel Pekudei, Vayikra, Tzav.
| March 1988 in Houston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:05 – 18:18 |
| Hebrew month | Adar |
| Holidays & observances | Fast of Esther (Mar 2)Purim (Mar 3)Shushan Purim (Mar 4) |
| Rosh Chodesh | March 19 |
| Daylight change | 11:35 → 12:29 (+54 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 Houston 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 Houston.
Adar / Nissan — the Hebrew Months in March 1988
Adar (February – March)
Purim (14th/15th); in leap years Purim is celebrated in Adar II. Rosh Chodesh Adar in March 1988 falls on March 19.
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in March 1988 falls on March 19.
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.
Houston — March 1988 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in March 1988 in Houston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in March 1988 in Houston, falling on March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26. Candle lighting ranges from 18:05 to 18:18 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in March 1988?
In March 1988, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Fast of Esther (March 2); Purim (March 3); Shushan Purim (March 4). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in March 1988?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in March 1988 falls on March 19, marking the start of Adar.