Jewish Calendar Houston — July 2008
Hebrew calendar for Houston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Sivan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
27 Sivan, 5768
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1
28 Sivan, 5768
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2
29 Sivan, 5768
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3
30 Sivan, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
|
4
1 Tamuz, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 20:08
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5
2 Tamuz, 5768
Chukas
✦ 21:38
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6
3 Tamuz, 5768
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|
7
4 Tamuz, 5768
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8
5 Tamuz, 5768
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9
6 Tamuz, 5768
|
10
7 Tamuz, 5768
|
11
8 Tamuz, 5768
🕯 20:07
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12
9 Tamuz, 5768
Balak
✦ 21:36
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13
10 Tamuz, 5768
|
|
14
11 Tamuz, 5768
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15
12 Tamuz, 5768
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16
13 Tamuz, 5768
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17
14 Tamuz, 5768
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18
15 Tamuz, 5768
🕯 20:04
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19
16 Tamuz, 5768
Pinchas
✦ 21:34
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20
17 Tamuz, 5768
17 of Tammuz
|
|
21
18 Tamuz, 5768
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22
19 Tamuz, 5768
|
23
20 Tamuz, 5768
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24
21 Tamuz, 5768
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25
22 Tamuz, 5768
🕯 20:01
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26
23 Tamuz, 5768
Matos
✦ 21:30
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27
24 Tamuz, 5768
|
|
28
25 Tamuz, 5768
|
29
26 Tamuz, 5768
|
30
27 Tamuz, 5768
|
31
28 Tamuz, 5768
|
1
29 Tamuz, 5768
🕯 19:56
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2
1 Av, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
Masei
✦ 21:25
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3
2 Av, 5768
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Legend
Houston — July 2008 at a Glance
Houston has 4 Shabbatot in July 2008 (July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26). Candle lighting moves from 20:08 on July 4 to 20:01 on July 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Houston changes over the month: from 06:24 sunrise / 20:26 sunset on the 1st (14:02 of daylight) to 06:40 sunrise / 20:15 sunset on the 31st (13:35 of daylight) — a change of −27 minutes across July 2008.
Torah portions read in Houston during July 2008: Chukas, Balak, Pinchas, Matos.
| July 2008 in Houston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:01 – 20:08 |
| Hebrew month | Sivan |
| Holidays & observances | 17 of Tammuz (Jul 20) |
| Rosh Chodesh | July 3, July 4 |
| Daylight change | 14:02 → 13:35 (−27 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.
Sivan / Tamuz — the Hebrew Months in July 2008
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in July 2008 falls on July 3 and July 4.
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in July 2008 falls on July 3 and July 4.
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 — July 2008 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in July 2008 in Houston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in July 2008 in Houston, falling on July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26. Candle lighting ranges from 20:01 to 20:08 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in July 2008?
In July 2008, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: 17 of Tammuz (July 20). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Sivan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in July 2008?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in July 2008 falls on July 3 and July 4, marking the start of Sivan.