Jewish Calendar Phoenix — December 1939
Hebrew calendar for Phoenix with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
15 Kislev, 5700
|
28
16 Kislev, 5700
|
29
17 Kislev, 5700
|
30
18 Kislev, 5700
|
1
19 Kislev, 5700
🕯 17:05
|
2
20 Kislev, 5700
Vayeshev
✦ 18:35
|
3
21 Kislev, 5700
|
|
4
22 Kislev, 5700
|
5
23 Kislev, 5700
|
6
24 Kislev, 5700
|
7
25 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
|
8
26 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
🕯 17:05
✦ 18:35
|
9
27 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 18:35
|
10
28 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
|
|
11
29 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
✦ 18:36
|
12
30 Kislev, 5700
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:36
|
13
1 Tevet, 5700
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:36
|
14
2 Tevet, 5700
Chanukah
✦ 18:36
|
15
3 Tevet, 5700
🕯 17:07
|
16
4 Tevet, 5700
Vayigash
✦ 18:37
|
17
5 Tevet, 5700
|
|
18
6 Tevet, 5700
|
19
7 Tevet, 5700
|
20
8 Tevet, 5700
|
21
9 Tevet, 5700
|
22
10 Tevet, 5700
10 of Tevet
🕯 17:09
|
23
11 Tevet, 5700
Vayechi
✦ 18:40
|
24
12 Tevet, 5700
|
|
25
13 Tevet, 5700
|
26
14 Tevet, 5700
|
27
15 Tevet, 5700
|
28
16 Tevet, 5700
|
29
17 Tevet, 5700
🕯 17:14
|
30
18 Tevet, 5700
Shemos
✦ 18:44
|
31
19 Tevet, 5700
|
Legend
Phoenix — December 1939 at a Glance
Phoenix has 5 Shabbatot in December 1939 (December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30). Candle lighting moves from 17:05 on December 1 to 17:14 on December 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Phoenix changes over the month: from 07:10 sunrise / 17:23 sunset on the 1st (10:12 of daylight) to 07:29 sunrise / 17:33 sunset on the 31st (10:04 of daylight) — a change of −9 minutes across December 1939.
Torah portions read in Phoenix during December 1939: Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi, Shemos.
| December 1939 in Phoenix | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:05 – 17:14 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 14–Dec 14)10 of Tevet (Dec 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 12, December 13 |
| Daylight change | 10:12 → 10:04 (−9 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 1939
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 1939 falls on December 12 and December 13.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 1939 falls on December 12 and December 13.
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.
Phoenix — December 1939 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 1939 in Phoenix?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 1939 in Phoenix, falling on December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30. Candle lighting ranges from 17:05 to 17:14 local time (America/Phoenix time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 1939?
In December 1939, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 14–December 14); 10 of Tevet (December 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 1939?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 1939 falls on December 12 and December 13, marking the start of Kislev.