Jewish Calendar Los Angeles — December 2011
Hebrew calendar for Los Angeles with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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28
2 Kislev, 5772
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29
3 Kislev, 5772
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30
4 Kislev, 5772
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1
5 Kislev, 5772
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2
6 Kislev, 5772
🕯 16:26
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3
7 Kislev, 5772
Vayetzei
✦ 17:56
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4
8 Kislev, 5772
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5
9 Kislev, 5772
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6
10 Kislev, 5772
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7
11 Kislev, 5772
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8
12 Kislev, 5772
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9
13 Kislev, 5772
🕯 16:27
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10
14 Kislev, 5772
Vayishlach
✦ 17:57
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11
15 Kislev, 5772
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12
16 Kislev, 5772
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13
17 Kislev, 5772
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14
18 Kislev, 5772
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15
19 Kislev, 5772
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16
20 Kislev, 5772
🕯 16:28
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17
21 Kislev, 5772
Vayeshev
✦ 17:59
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18
22 Kislev, 5772
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|
19
23 Kislev, 5772
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20
24 Kislev, 5772
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21
25 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
✦ 18:01
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22
26 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
✦ 18:01
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23
27 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
🕯 16:32
✦ 18:02
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24
28 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 18:02
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25
29 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
✦ 18:03
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|
26
30 Kislev, 5772
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:03
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27
1 Tevet, 5772
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:04
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28
2 Tevet, 5772
Chanukah
✦ 18:05
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29
3 Tevet, 5772
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30
4 Tevet, 5772
🕯 16:36
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31
5 Tevet, 5772
Vayigash
✦ 18:07
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1
6 Tevet, 5772
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Legend
Los Angeles — December 2011 at a Glance
Los Angeles has 5 Shabbatot in December 2011 (December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31). Candle lighting moves from 16:26 on December 2 to 16:36 on December 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Los Angeles changes over the month: from 06:38 sunrise / 16:45 sunset on the 1st (10:06 of daylight) to 06:56 sunrise / 16:55 sunset on the 31st (9:58 of daylight) — a change of −8 minutes across December 2011.
Torah portions read in Los Angeles during December 2011: Vayetzei, Vayishlach, Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash.
| December 2011 in Los Angeles | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:26 – 16:36 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 28–Dec 28) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 26, December 27 |
| Daylight change | 10:06 → 9:58 (−8 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2011
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2011 falls on December 26 and December 27.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2011 falls on December 26 and December 27.
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.
Los Angeles — December 2011 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2011 in Los Angeles?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 2011 in Los Angeles, falling on December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, December 31. Candle lighting ranges from 16:26 to 16:36 local time (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2011?
In December 2011, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 28–December 28). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2011?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2011 falls on December 26 and December 27, marking the start of Kislev.