Jewish Calendar Manchester — October 2020
Hebrew calendar for Manchester with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28
10 Tishrei, 5781
Yom Kippur
✦ 20:05
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29
11 Tishrei, 5781
|
30
12 Tishrei, 5781
|
1
13 Tishrei, 5781
|
2
14 Tishrei, 5781
Erev Sukkot
🕯 18:26
|
3
15 Tishrei, 5781
Sukkot
✦ 19:53
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4
16 Tishrei, 5781
Sukkot
✦ 19:51
|
|
5
17 Tishrei, 5781
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:49
|
6
18 Tishrei, 5781
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:46
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7
19 Tishrei, 5781
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:44
|
8
20 Tishrei, 5781
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:41
|
9
21 Tishrei, 5781
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:09
|
10
22 Tishrei, 5781
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:37
|
11
23 Tishrei, 5781
Simchat Torah
✦ 19:34
|
|
12
24 Tishrei, 5781
|
13
25 Tishrei, 5781
|
14
26 Tishrei, 5781
|
15
27 Tishrei, 5781
|
16
28 Tishrei, 5781
🕯 17:53
|
17
29 Tishrei, 5781
Bereshis
✦ 19:21
|
18
30 Tishrei, 5781
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
19
1 Cheshvan, 5781
Rosh Chodesh
|
20
2 Cheshvan, 5781
|
21
3 Cheshvan, 5781
|
22
4 Cheshvan, 5781
|
23
5 Cheshvan, 5781
🕯 17:37
|
24
6 Cheshvan, 5781
Noach
✦ 19:05
|
25
7 Cheshvan, 5781
|
|
26
8 Cheshvan, 5781
|
27
9 Cheshvan, 5781
|
28
10 Cheshvan, 5781
|
29
11 Cheshvan, 5781
|
30
12 Cheshvan, 5781
🕯 16:23
|
31
13 Cheshvan, 5781
Lech Lecha
✦ 17:51
|
1
14 Cheshvan, 5781
|
Legend
Manchester — October 2020 at a Glance
Manchester has 5 Shabbatot in October 2020 (October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31). Candle lighting moves from 18:26 on October 2 to 16:23 on October 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Manchester changes over the month: from 07:09 sunrise / 18:46 sunset on the 1st (11:37 of daylight) to 07:04 sunrise / 16:39 sunset on the 31st (9:34 of daylight) — a change of −122 minutes across October 2020.
Torah portions read in Manchester during October 2020: Bereshis, Noach, Lech Lecha.
| October 2020 in Manchester | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:23 – 18:26 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Sukkot (Oct 2)Sukkot (Oct 4–Oct 4)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 8–Oct 8)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 9)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 10)Simchat Torah (Oct 11) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 18, October 19 |
| Daylight change | 11:37 → 9:34 (−122 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 2020
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 2020 falls on October 18 and October 19.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 2020 falls on October 18 and October 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.
Manchester — October 2020 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 2020 in Manchester?
There are 5 Shabbatot in October 2020 in Manchester, falling on October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31. Candle lighting ranges from 16:23 to 18:26 local time (Europe/London time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 2020?
In October 2020, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Sukkot (October 2); Sukkot (October 4–October 4); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 8–October 8); Hoshana Rabbah (October 9); Shmini Atzeret (October 10); Simchat Torah (October 11). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 2020?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 2020 falls on October 18 and October 19, marking the start of Tishrei.