Jewish Calendar San Francisco — December 2021
Hebrew calendar for San Francisco with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
25 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
✦ 18:04
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30
26 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
✦ 18:03
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1
27 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
✦ 18:03
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2
28 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
✦ 18:03
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3
29 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
🕯 16:33
✦ 18:03
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4
30 Kislev, 5782
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
Miketz
✦ 18:03
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5
1 Tevet, 5782
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:03
|
|
6
2 Tevet, 5782
Chanukah
✦ 18:03
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7
3 Tevet, 5782
|
8
4 Tevet, 5782
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9
5 Tevet, 5782
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10
6 Tevet, 5782
🕯 16:33
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11
7 Tevet, 5782
Vayigash
✦ 18:03
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12
8 Tevet, 5782
|
|
13
9 Tevet, 5782
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14
10 Tevet, 5782
10 of Tevet
|
15
11 Tevet, 5782
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16
12 Tevet, 5782
|
17
13 Tevet, 5782
🕯 16:35
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18
14 Tevet, 5782
Vayechi
✦ 18:05
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19
15 Tevet, 5782
|
|
20
16 Tevet, 5782
|
21
17 Tevet, 5782
|
22
18 Tevet, 5782
|
23
19 Tevet, 5782
|
24
20 Tevet, 5782
🕯 16:38
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25
21 Tevet, 5782
Shemos
✦ 18:09
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26
22 Tevet, 5782
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|
27
23 Tevet, 5782
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28
24 Tevet, 5782
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29
25 Tevet, 5782
|
30
26 Tevet, 5782
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31
27 Tevet, 5782
🕯 16:43
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1
28 Tevet, 5782
Vaera
✦ 18:14
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2
29 Tevet, 5782
|
Legend
San Francisco — December 2021 at a Glance
San Francisco has 4 Shabbatot in December 2021 (December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25). Candle lighting moves from 16:33 on December 3 to 16:43 on December 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in San Francisco changes over the month: from 07:05 sunrise / 16:51 sunset on the 1st (9:45 of daylight) to 07:24 sunrise / 17:01 sunset on the 31st (9:37 of daylight) — a change of −8 minutes across December 2021.
Torah portions read in San Francisco during December 2021: Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi, Shemos.
| December 2021 in San Francisco | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:33 – 16:43 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 6–Dec 6)10 of Tevet (Dec 14) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 4, December 5 |
| Daylight change | 9:45 → 9:37 (−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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2021
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2021 falls on December 4 and December 5.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2021 falls on December 4 and December 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.
San Francisco — December 2021 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2021 in San Francisco?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 2021 in San Francisco, falling on December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25. Candle lighting ranges from 16:33 to 16:43 local time (America/Los_Angeles time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2021?
In December 2021, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 6–December 6); 10 of Tevet (December 14). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2021?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2021 falls on December 4 and December 5, marking the start of Kislev.