Jewish Calendar Tzfat — December 2023
Hebrew calendar for Tzfat with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
14 Kislev, 5784
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28
15 Kislev, 5784
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29
16 Kislev, 5784
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30
17 Kislev, 5784
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1
18 Kislev, 5784
🕯 16:18
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2
19 Kislev, 5784
Vayishlach
✦ 17:48
|
3
20 Kislev, 5784
|
|
4
21 Kislev, 5784
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5
22 Kislev, 5784
|
6
23 Kislev, 5784
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7
24 Kislev, 5784
|
8
25 Kislev, 5784
Chanukah
🕯 16:18
✦ 17:48
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9
26 Kislev, 5784
Chanukah
Vayeshev
✦ 17:48
|
10
27 Kislev, 5784
Chanukah
✦ 17:48
|
|
11
28 Kislev, 5784
Chanukah
✦ 17:48
|
12
29 Kislev, 5784
Chanukah
✦ 17:48
|
13
1 Tevet, 5784
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 17:49
|
14
2 Tevet, 5784
Chanukah
✦ 17:49
|
15
3 Tevet, 5784
Chanukah
🕯 16:19
✦ 17:49
|
16
4 Tevet, 5784
Miketz
✦ 17:50
|
17
5 Tevet, 5784
|
|
18
6 Tevet, 5784
|
19
7 Tevet, 5784
|
20
8 Tevet, 5784
|
21
9 Tevet, 5784
|
22
10 Tevet, 5784
10 of Tevet
🕯 16:22
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23
11 Tevet, 5784
Vayigash
✦ 17:53
|
24
12 Tevet, 5784
|
|
25
13 Tevet, 5784
|
26
14 Tevet, 5784
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27
15 Tevet, 5784
|
28
16 Tevet, 5784
|
29
17 Tevet, 5784
🕯 16:26
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30
18 Tevet, 5784
Vayechi
✦ 17:57
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31
19 Tevet, 5784
|
Legend
Tzfat — December 2023 at a Glance
Tzfat has 5 Shabbatot in December 2023 (December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30). Candle lighting moves from 16:18 on December 1 to 16:26 on December 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Tzfat changes over the month: from 06:17 sunrise / 16:36 sunset on the 1st (10:18 of daylight) to 06:35 sunrise / 16:46 sunset on the 31st (10:10 of daylight) — a change of −8 minutes across December 2023.
Torah portions read in Tzfat during December 2023: Vayishlach, Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi.
| December 2023 in Tzfat | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:18 – 16:26 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 15–Dec 15)10 of Tevet (Dec 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 13 |
| Daylight change | 10:18 → 10:10 (−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 Tzfat 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 Tzfat.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2023
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2023 falls on December 13.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2023 falls on 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.
Tzfat — December 2023 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2023 in Tzfat?
There are 5 Shabbatot in December 2023 in Tzfat, falling on December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23, December 30. Candle lighting ranges from 16:18 to 16:26 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2023?
In December 2023, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 15–December 15); 10 of Tevet (December 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2023?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2023 falls on December 13, marking the start of Kislev.