Jewish Calendar Lakewood — December 2020
Hebrew calendar for Lakewood with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
14 Kislev, 5781
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1
15 Kislev, 5781
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2
16 Kislev, 5781
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3
17 Kislev, 5781
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4
18 Kislev, 5781
🕯 16:14
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5
19 Kislev, 5781
Vayishlach
✦ 17:44
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6
20 Kislev, 5781
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7
21 Kislev, 5781
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8
22 Kislev, 5781
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9
23 Kislev, 5781
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10
24 Kislev, 5781
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11
25 Kislev, 5781
Chanukah
🕯 16:14
✦ 17:44
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12
26 Kislev, 5781
Chanukah
Vayeshev
✦ 17:44
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13
27 Kislev, 5781
Chanukah
✦ 17:44
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14
28 Kislev, 5781
Chanukah
✦ 17:45
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15
29 Kislev, 5781
Chanukah
✦ 17:45
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16
1 Tevet, 5781
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 17:45
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17
2 Tevet, 5781
Chanukah
✦ 17:46
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18
3 Tevet, 5781
Chanukah
🕯 16:16
✦ 17:46
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19
4 Tevet, 5781
Miketz
✦ 17:46
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20
5 Tevet, 5781
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21
6 Tevet, 5781
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22
7 Tevet, 5781
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23
8 Tevet, 5781
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24
9 Tevet, 5781
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25
10 Tevet, 5781
10 of Tevet
🕯 16:20
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26
11 Tevet, 5781
Vayigash
✦ 17:50
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27
12 Tevet, 5781
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28
13 Tevet, 5781
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29
14 Tevet, 5781
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30
15 Tevet, 5781
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31
16 Tevet, 5781
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1
17 Tevet, 5781
🕯 16:25
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2
18 Tevet, 5781
Vayechi
✦ 17:56
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3
19 Tevet, 5781
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Legend
Lakewood — December 2020 at a Glance
Lakewood has 4 Shabbatot in December 2020 (December 5, December 12, December 19, December 26). Candle lighting moves from 16:14 on December 4 to 16:20 on December 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Lakewood changes over the month: from 06:59 sunrise / 16:32 sunset on the 1st (9:33 of daylight) to 07:17 sunrise / 16:42 sunset on the 31st (9:24 of daylight) — a change of −9 minutes across December 2020.
Torah portions read in Lakewood during December 2020: Vayishlach, Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash.
| December 2020 in Lakewood | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 5, December 12, December 19, December 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:14 – 16:20 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 18–Dec 18)10 of Tevet (Dec 25) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 16 |
| Daylight change | 9:33 → 9:24 (−9 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2020
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2020 falls on December 16.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2020 falls on December 16.
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.
Lakewood — December 2020 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2020 in Lakewood?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 2020 in Lakewood, falling on December 5, December 12, December 19, December 26. Candle lighting ranges from 16:14 to 16:20 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2020?
In December 2020, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 18–December 18); 10 of Tevet (December 25). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2020?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2020 falls on December 16, marking the start of Kislev.