Jewish Calendar Los Angeles — October 2012
Hebrew calendar for Los Angeles with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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1
15 Tishrei, 5773
Sukkot
✦ 19:49
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2
16 Tishrei, 5773
Sukkot
✦ 19:48
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3
17 Tishrei, 5773
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:46
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4
18 Tishrei, 5773
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:45
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5
19 Tishrei, 5773
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
🕯 18:14
✦ 19:44
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6
20 Tishrei, 5773
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:42
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7
21 Tishrei, 5773
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:11
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8
22 Tishrei, 5773
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:40
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9
23 Tishrei, 5773
Simchat Torah
✦ 19:39
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10
24 Tishrei, 5773
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11
25 Tishrei, 5773
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12
26 Tishrei, 5773
🕯 18:05
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13
27 Tishrei, 5773
Bereshis
✦ 19:33
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14
28 Tishrei, 5773
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15
29 Tishrei, 5773
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16
30 Tishrei, 5773
Rosh Chodesh
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17
1 Cheshvan, 5773
Rosh Chodesh
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18
2 Cheshvan, 5773
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19
3 Cheshvan, 5773
🕯 17:56
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20
4 Cheshvan, 5773
Noach
✦ 19:25
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21
5 Cheshvan, 5773
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|
22
6 Cheshvan, 5773
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23
7 Cheshvan, 5773
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24
8 Cheshvan, 5773
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25
9 Cheshvan, 5773
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26
10 Cheshvan, 5773
🕯 17:48
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27
11 Cheshvan, 5773
Lech Lecha
✦ 19:17
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28
12 Cheshvan, 5773
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29
13 Cheshvan, 5773
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30
14 Cheshvan, 5773
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31
15 Cheshvan, 5773
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1
16 Cheshvan, 5773
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2
17 Cheshvan, 5773
🕯 17:41
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3
18 Cheshvan, 5773
Vayera
✦ 19:11
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4
19 Cheshvan, 5773
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Legend
Los Angeles — October 2012 at a Glance
Los Angeles has 4 Shabbatot in October 2012 (October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27). Candle lighting moves from 18:14 on October 5 to 17:48 on October 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Los Angeles changes over the month: from 06:46 sunrise / 18:37 sunset on the 1st (11:51 of daylight) to 07:10 sunrise / 18:01 sunset on the 31st (10:51 of daylight) — a change of −60 minutes across October 2012.
Torah portions read in Los Angeles during October 2012: Bereshis, Noach, Lech Lecha.
| October 2012 in Los Angeles | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:48 – 18:14 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Sukkot (Oct 2–Oct 2)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 6–Oct 6)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 7)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 8)Simchat Torah (Oct 9) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 16, October 17 |
| Daylight change | 11:51 → 10:51 (−60 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.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 2012
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 2012 falls on October 16 and October 17.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 2012 falls on October 16 and October 17.
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 — October 2012 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 2012 in Los Angeles?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 2012 in Los Angeles, falling on October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27. Candle lighting ranges from 17:48 to 18:14 local time (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 2012?
In October 2012, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Sukkot (October 2–October 2); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 6–October 6); Hoshana Rabbah (October 7); Shmini Atzeret (October 8); Simchat Torah (October 9). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 2012?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 2012 falls on October 16 and October 17, marking the start of Tishrei.