Jewish Calendar Paris — October 1978
Hebrew calendar for Paris with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Elul.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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25
23 Elul, 5738
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26
24 Elul, 5738
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27
25 Elul, 5738
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28
26 Elul, 5738
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29
27 Elul, 5738
🕯 19:17
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30
28 Elul, 5738
Nitzavim
✦ 20:45
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1
29 Elul, 5738
Erev Rosh Hashana
🕯 18:13
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|
2
1 Tishrei, 5739
Rosh Hashana
✦ 19:41
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3
2 Tishrei, 5739
Rosh Hashana
✦ 19:39
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4
3 Tishrei, 5739
Fast of Gedaliah
|
5
4 Tishrei, 5739
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6
5 Tishrei, 5739
🕯 18:03
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7
6 Tishrei, 5739
Vayeilech
✦ 19:31
|
8
7 Tishrei, 5739
|
|
9
8 Tishrei, 5739
|
10
9 Tishrei, 5739
Erev Yom Kippur
🕯 17:55
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11
10 Tishrei, 5739
Yom Kippur
✦ 19:23
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12
11 Tishrei, 5739
|
13
12 Tishrei, 5739
🕯 17:49
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14
13 Tishrei, 5739
Ha'Azinu
✦ 19:17
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15
14 Tishrei, 5739
Erev Sukkot
🕯 17:45
|
|
16
15 Tishrei, 5739
Sukkot
✦ 19:13
|
17
16 Tishrei, 5739
Sukkot
✦ 19:11
|
18
17 Tishrei, 5739
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:09
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19
18 Tishrei, 5739
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:07
|
20
19 Tishrei, 5739
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
🕯 17:35
✦ 19:05
|
21
20 Tishrei, 5739
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:03
|
22
21 Tishrei, 5739
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 17:31
|
|
23
22 Tishrei, 5739
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 18:59
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24
23 Tishrei, 5739
Simchat Torah
✦ 18:58
|
25
24 Tishrei, 5739
|
26
25 Tishrei, 5739
|
27
26 Tishrei, 5739
🕯 17:22
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28
27 Tishrei, 5739
Bereshis
✦ 18:50
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29
28 Tishrei, 5739
|
|
30
29 Tishrei, 5739
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31
30 Tishrei, 5739
Rosh Chodesh
|
1
1 Cheshvan, 5739
Rosh Chodesh
|
2
2 Cheshvan, 5739
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3
3 Cheshvan, 5739
🕯 17:10
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4
4 Cheshvan, 5739
Noach
✦ 18:39
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5
5 Cheshvan, 5739
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Legend
Paris — October 1978 at a Glance
Paris has 4 Shabbatot in October 1978 (October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28). Candle lighting moves from 18:13 on October 1 to 17:22 on October 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Paris changes over the month: from 06:48 sunrise / 18:31 sunset on the 1st (11:43 of daylight) to 07:33 sunrise / 17:33 sunset on the 31st (9:59 of daylight) — a change of −104 minutes across October 1978.
Torah portions read in Paris during October 1978: Vayeilech, Ha'Azinu, Bereshis.
| October 1978 in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:22 – 18:13 |
| Hebrew month | Elul |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Rosh Hashana (Oct 1)Rosh Hashana (Oct 3–Oct 3)Fast of Gedaliah (Oct 4)Erev Yom Kippur (Oct 10)Yom Kippur (Oct 11)Erev Sukkot (Oct 15)Sukkot (Oct 17–Oct 17)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 21–Oct 21)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 22)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 23)Simchat Torah (Oct 24) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 31 |
| Daylight change | 11:43 → 9:59 (−104 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 Paris 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 Paris.
Elul / Tishrei — the Hebrew Months in October 1978
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays. Rosh Chodesh Elul in October 1978 falls on October 31.
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1978 falls on October 31.
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.
Paris — October 1978 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1978 in Paris?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 1978 in Paris, falling on October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28. Candle lighting ranges from 17:22 to 18:13 local time (Europe/Paris time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 1978?
In October 1978, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Rosh Hashana (October 1); Rosh Hashana (October 3–October 3); Fast of Gedaliah (October 4); Erev Yom Kippur (October 10); Yom Kippur (October 11); Erev Sukkot (October 15); Sukkot (October 17–October 17); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 21–October 21); Hoshana Rabbah (October 22); Shmini Atzeret (October 23); Simchat Torah (October 24). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Elul.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1978?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1978 falls on October 31, marking the start of Elul.