Jewish Calendar Houston — November 2028
Hebrew calendar for Houston with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Cheshvan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
10 Cheshvan, 5789
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31
11 Cheshvan, 5789
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1
12 Cheshvan, 5789
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2
13 Cheshvan, 5789
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3
14 Cheshvan, 5789
🕯 18:15
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4
15 Cheshvan, 5789
Vayera
✦ 19:44
|
5
16 Cheshvan, 5789
|
|
6
17 Cheshvan, 5789
|
7
18 Cheshvan, 5789
|
8
19 Cheshvan, 5789
|
9
20 Cheshvan, 5789
|
10
21 Cheshvan, 5789
🕯 17:10
|
11
22 Cheshvan, 5789
Chayei Sara
✦ 18:40
|
12
23 Cheshvan, 5789
|
|
13
24 Cheshvan, 5789
|
14
25 Cheshvan, 5789
|
15
26 Cheshvan, 5789
|
16
27 Cheshvan, 5789
|
17
28 Cheshvan, 5789
🕯 17:07
|
18
29 Cheshvan, 5789
Toldos
✦ 18:36
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19
1 Kislev, 5789
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
20
2 Kislev, 5789
|
21
3 Kislev, 5789
|
22
4 Kislev, 5789
|
23
5 Kislev, 5789
|
24
6 Kislev, 5789
🕯 17:05
|
25
7 Kislev, 5789
Vayetzei
✦ 18:34
|
26
8 Kislev, 5789
|
|
27
9 Kislev, 5789
|
28
10 Kislev, 5789
|
29
11 Kislev, 5789
|
30
12 Kislev, 5789
|
1
13 Kislev, 5789
🕯 17:04
|
2
14 Kislev, 5789
Vayishlach
✦ 18:34
|
3
15 Kislev, 5789
|
Legend
Houston — November 2028 at a Glance
Houston has 4 Shabbatot in November 2028 (November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25). Candle lighting moves from 18:15 on November 3 to 17:05 on November 24, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Houston changes over the month: from 07:34 sunrise / 18:34 sunset on the 1st (10:59 of daylight) to 06:58 sunrise / 17:22 sunset on the 30th (10:24 of daylight) — a change of −36 minutes across November 2028.
Torah portions read in Houston during November 2028: Vayera, Chayei Sara, Toldos, Vayetzei.
| November 2028 in Houston | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:05 – 18:15 |
| Hebrew month | Cheshvan |
| Rosh Chodesh | November 19 |
| Daylight change | 10:59 → 10:24 (−36 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.
Cheshvan / Kislev — the Hebrew Months in November 2028
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in November 2028 falls on November 19.
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in November 2028 falls on November 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 — November 2028 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in November 2028 in Houston?
There are 4 Shabbatot in November 2028 in Houston, falling on November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25. Candle lighting ranges from 17:05 to 18:15 local time (America/Chicago time zone).
When is Rosh Chodesh in November 2028?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in November 2028 falls on November 19, marking the start of Cheshvan.