Jewish Calendar Manchester — October 1968
Hebrew calendar for Manchester with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
8 Tishrei, 5729
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1
9 Tishrei, 5729
Erev Yom Kippur
🕯 18:29
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2
10 Tishrei, 5729
Yom Kippur
✦ 19:57
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3
11 Tishrei, 5729
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4
12 Tishrei, 5729
🕯 18:22
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5
13 Tishrei, 5729
Ha'Azinu
✦ 19:49
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6
14 Tishrei, 5729
Erev Sukkot
🕯 18:17
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|
7
15 Tishrei, 5729
Sukkot
✦ 19:45
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8
16 Tishrei, 5729
Sukkot
✦ 19:42
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9
17 Tishrei, 5729
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:40
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10
18 Tishrei, 5729
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:38
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11
19 Tishrei, 5729
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
🕯 18:05
✦ 19:35
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12
20 Tishrei, 5729
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:33
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13
21 Tishrei, 5729
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:01
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|
14
22 Tishrei, 5729
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:28
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15
23 Tishrei, 5729
Simchat Torah
✦ 19:26
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16
24 Tishrei, 5729
|
17
25 Tishrei, 5729
|
18
26 Tishrei, 5729
🕯 17:49
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19
27 Tishrei, 5729
Bereshis
✦ 19:17
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20
28 Tishrei, 5729
|
|
21
29 Tishrei, 5729
|
22
30 Tishrei, 5729
Rosh Chodesh
|
23
1 Cheshvan, 5729
Rosh Chodesh
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24
2 Cheshvan, 5729
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25
3 Cheshvan, 5729
🕯 17:34
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26
4 Cheshvan, 5729
Noach
✦ 19:02
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27
5 Cheshvan, 5729
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28
6 Cheshvan, 5729
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29
7 Cheshvan, 5729
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30
8 Cheshvan, 5729
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31
9 Cheshvan, 5729
|
1
10 Cheshvan, 5729
🕯 17:20
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2
11 Cheshvan, 5729
Lech Lecha
✦ 18:48
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3
12 Cheshvan, 5729
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Legend
Manchester — October 1968 at a Glance
Manchester has 4 Shabbatot in October 1968 (October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26). Candle lighting moves from 18:29 on October 1 to 17:34 on October 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Manchester changes over the month: from 07:08 sunrise / 18:47 sunset on the 1st (11:38 of daylight) to 08:04 sunrise / 17:40 sunset on the 31st (9:36 of daylight) — a change of −123 minutes across October 1968.
Torah portions read in Manchester during October 1968: Ha'Azinu, Bereshis, Noach.
| October 1968 in Manchester | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:34 – 18:29 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Yom Kippur (Oct 1)Yom Kippur (Oct 2)Erev Sukkot (Oct 6)Sukkot (Oct 8–Oct 8)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 12–Oct 12)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 13)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 14)Simchat Torah (Oct 15) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 22, October 23 |
| Daylight change | 11:38 → 9:36 (−123 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 Manchester 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 Manchester.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 1968
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1968 falls on October 22 and October 23.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 1968 falls on October 22 and October 23.
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.
Manchester — October 1968 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1968 in Manchester?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 1968 in Manchester, falling on October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26. Candle lighting ranges from 17:34 to 18:29 local time (Europe/London time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 1968?
In October 1968, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Yom Kippur (October 1); Yom Kippur (October 2); Erev Sukkot (October 6); Sukkot (October 8–October 8); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 12–October 12); Hoshana Rabbah (October 13); Shmini Atzeret (October 14); Simchat Torah (October 15). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1968?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1968 falls on October 22 and October 23, marking the start of Tishrei.