Jewish Calendar Phoenix — March 2003
Hebrew calendar for Phoenix with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Adar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24
22 Adar, 5763
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25
23 Adar, 5763
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26
24 Adar, 5763
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27
25 Adar, 5763
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28
26 Adar, 5763
🕯 18:08
|
1
27 Adar, 5763
Vayakhel
✦ 19:39
|
2
28 Adar, 5763
|
|
3
29 Adar, 5763
|
4
30 Adar, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
|
5
1 Adar II, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
|
6
2 Adar II, 5763
|
7
3 Adar II, 5763
🕯 18:14
|
8
4 Adar II, 5763
Pekudei
✦ 19:45
|
9
5 Adar II, 5763
|
|
10
6 Adar II, 5763
|
11
7 Adar II, 5763
|
12
8 Adar II, 5763
|
13
9 Adar II, 5763
|
14
10 Adar II, 5763
🕯 18:20
|
15
11 Adar II, 5763
Vayikra
✦ 19:50
|
16
12 Adar II, 5763
|
|
17
13 Adar II, 5763
Fast of Esther
|
18
14 Adar II, 5763
Purim
✦ 19:53
|
19
15 Adar II, 5763
Shushan Purim
✦ 19:53
|
20
16 Adar II, 5763
|
21
17 Adar II, 5763
🕯 18:25
|
22
18 Adar II, 5763
Tzav
✦ 19:56
|
23
19 Adar II, 5763
|
|
24
20 Adar II, 5763
|
25
21 Adar II, 5763
|
26
22 Adar II, 5763
|
27
23 Adar II, 5763
|
28
24 Adar II, 5763
🕯 18:30
|
29
25 Adar II, 5763
Shmini
✦ 20:01
|
30
26 Adar II, 5763
|
|
31
27 Adar II, 5763
|
1
28 Adar II, 5763
|
2
29 Adar II, 5763
|
3
1 Nissan, 5763
Rosh Chodesh
|
4
2 Nissan, 5763
🕯 18:35
|
5
3 Nissan, 5763
Tazria
✦ 20:06
|
6
4 Nissan, 5763
|
Legend
Phoenix — March 2003 at a Glance
Phoenix has 5 Shabbatot in March 2003 (March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29). Candle lighting moves from 18:14 on March 7 to 18:30 on March 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Phoenix changes over the month: from 06:54 sunrise / 18:27 sunset on the 1st (11:33 of daylight) to 06:14 sunrise / 18:50 sunset on the 31st (12:35 of daylight) — a change of +62 minutes across March 2003.
Torah portions read in Phoenix during March 2003: Vayakhel, Pekudei, Vayikra, Tzav, Shmini.
| March 2003 in Phoenix | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:14 – 18:30 |
| Hebrew month | Adar |
| Holidays & observances | Fast of Esther (Mar 17)Purim (Mar 18)Shushan Purim (Mar 19) |
| Rosh Chodesh | March 4, March 5 |
| Daylight change | 11:33 → 12:35 (+62 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.
Adar / Adar II — the Hebrew Months in March 2003
Adar (February – March)
Purim (14th/15th); in leap years Purim is celebrated in Adar II. Rosh Chodesh Adar in March 2003 falls on March 4 and March 5.
Adar II (February – March)
The leap month added in leap years; Purim is celebrated in this month. Rosh Chodesh Adar II in March 2003 falls on March 4 and March 5.
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 — March 2003 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in March 2003 in Phoenix?
There are 5 Shabbatot in March 2003 in Phoenix, falling on March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29. Candle lighting ranges from 18:14 to 18:30 local time (America/Phoenix time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in March 2003?
In March 2003, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Fast of Esther (March 17); Purim (March 18); Shushan Purim (March 19). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Adar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in March 2003?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in March 2003 falls on March 4 and March 5, marking the start of Adar.