Jewish Calendar Phoenix — December 2002
Hebrew calendar for Phoenix with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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25
20 Kislev, 5763
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26
21 Kislev, 5763
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27
22 Kislev, 5763
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28
23 Kislev, 5763
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29
24 Kislev, 5763
🕯 17:05
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30
25 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
Vayeshev
✦ 18:35
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1
26 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
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|
2
27 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
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3
28 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
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4
29 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
✦ 18:35
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5
30 Kislev, 5763
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:35
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6
1 Tevet, 5763
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 17:05
✦ 18:35
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7
2 Tevet, 5763
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 18:35
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8
3 Tevet, 5763
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|
9
4 Tevet, 5763
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10
5 Tevet, 5763
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11
6 Tevet, 5763
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12
7 Tevet, 5763
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13
8 Tevet, 5763
🕯 17:06
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14
9 Tevet, 5763
Vayigash
✦ 18:36
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15
10 Tevet, 5763
10 of Tevet
|
|
16
11 Tevet, 5763
|
17
12 Tevet, 5763
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18
13 Tevet, 5763
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19
14 Tevet, 5763
|
20
15 Tevet, 5763
🕯 17:09
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21
16 Tevet, 5763
Vayechi
✦ 18:39
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22
17 Tevet, 5763
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|
23
18 Tevet, 5763
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24
19 Tevet, 5763
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25
20 Tevet, 5763
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26
21 Tevet, 5763
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27
22 Tevet, 5763
🕯 17:13
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28
23 Tevet, 5763
Shemos
✦ 18:43
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29
24 Tevet, 5763
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|
30
25 Tevet, 5763
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31
26 Tevet, 5763
|
1
27 Tevet, 5763
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2
28 Tevet, 5763
|
3
29 Tevet, 5763
🕯 17:18
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4
1 Sh'vat, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
Vaera
✦ 18:48
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5
2 Sh'vat, 5763
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Legend
Phoenix — December 2002 at a Glance
Phoenix has 4 Shabbatot in December 2002 (December 7, December 14, December 21, December 28). Candle lighting moves from 17:05 on December 6 to 17:13 on December 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Phoenix changes over the month: from 07:11 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 −8 minutes across December 2002.
Torah portions read in Phoenix during December 2002: Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi, Shemos.
| December 2002 in Phoenix | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 7, December 14, December 21, December 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:05 – 17:13 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 7–Dec 7)10 of Tevet (Dec 15) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 5, December 6 |
| Daylight change | 10:12 → 10:04 (−8 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 2002
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2002 falls on December 5 and December 6.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2002 falls on December 5 and December 6.
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 2002 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2002 in Phoenix?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 2002 in Phoenix, falling on December 7, December 14, December 21, December 28. Candle lighting ranges from 17:05 to 17:13 local time (America/Phoenix time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2002?
In December 2002, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 7–December 7); 10 of Tevet (December 15). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2002?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2002 falls on December 5 and December 6, marking the start of Kislev.