Jewish Calendar Washington DC — October 1997
Hebrew calendar for Washington DC with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Elul.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
27 Elul, 5757
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30
28 Elul, 5757
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1
29 Elul, 5757
Erev Rosh Hashana
🕯 18:33
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2
1 Tishrei, 5758
Rosh Hashana
✦ 20:01
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3
2 Tishrei, 5758
Rosh Hashana
🕯 18:30
✦ 20:00
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4
3 Tishrei, 5758
Ha'Azinu
✦ 19:58
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5
4 Tishrei, 5758
Fast of Gedaliah
|
|
6
5 Tishrei, 5758
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7
6 Tishrei, 5758
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8
7 Tishrei, 5758
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9
8 Tishrei, 5758
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10
9 Tishrei, 5758
Erev Yom Kippur
🕯 18:19
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11
10 Tishrei, 5758
Yom Kippur
✦ 19:48
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12
11 Tishrei, 5758
|
|
13
12 Tishrei, 5758
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14
13 Tishrei, 5758
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15
14 Tishrei, 5758
Erev Sukkot
🕯 18:12
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16
15 Tishrei, 5758
Sukkot
✦ 19:40
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17
16 Tishrei, 5758
Sukkot
🕯 18:09
✦ 19:39
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18
17 Tishrei, 5758
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:38
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19
18 Tishrei, 5758
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:36
|
|
20
19 Tishrei, 5758
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:35
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21
20 Tishrei, 5758
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:33
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22
21 Tishrei, 5758
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:02
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23
22 Tishrei, 5758
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:31
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24
23 Tishrei, 5758
Simchat Torah
🕯 17:59
✦ 19:29
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25
24 Tishrei, 5758
Bereshis
✦ 19:28
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26
25 Tishrei, 5758
|
|
27
26 Tishrei, 5758
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28
27 Tishrei, 5758
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29
28 Tishrei, 5758
|
30
29 Tishrei, 5758
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31
30 Tishrei, 5758
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 16:51
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1
1 Cheshvan, 5758
Rosh Chodesh
Noach
✦ 18:20
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2
2 Cheshvan, 5758
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Legend
Washington DC — October 1997 at a Glance
Washington DC has 4 Shabbatot in October 1997 (October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25). Candle lighting moves from 18:33 on October 1 to 16:51 on October 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Washington DC changes over the month: from 07:03 sunrise / 18:51 sunset on the 1st (11:48 of daylight) to 06:33 sunrise / 17:09 sunset on the 31st (10:35 of daylight) — a change of −72 minutes across October 1997.
Torah portions read in Washington DC during October 1997: Ha'Azinu, Bereshis.
| October 1997 in Washington DC | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:51 – 18:33 |
| Hebrew month | Elul |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Rosh Hashana (Oct 1)Rosh Hashana (Oct 3–Oct 3)Fast of Gedaliah (Oct 5)Erev Yom Kippur (Oct 10)Yom Kippur (Oct 11)Erev Sukkot (Oct 15)Sukkot (Oct 17–Oct 17)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Oct 21–Oct 21)Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 22)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 23)Simchat Torah (Oct 24) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 31 |
| Daylight change | 11:48 → 10:35 (−72 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC.
Elul / Tishrei — the Hebrew Months in October 1997
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays. Rosh Chodesh Elul in October 1997 falls on October 31.
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1997 falls on October 31.
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.
Washington DC — October 1997 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1997 in Washington DC?
There are 4 Shabbatot in October 1997 in Washington DC, falling on October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25. Candle lighting ranges from 16:51 to 18:33 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 1997?
In October 1997, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Rosh Hashana (October 1); Rosh Hashana (October 3–October 3); Fast of Gedaliah (October 5); Erev Yom Kippur (October 10); Yom Kippur (October 11); Erev Sukkot (October 15); Sukkot (October 17–October 17); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (October 21–October 21); Hoshana Rabbah (October 22); Shmini Atzeret (October 23); Simchat Torah (October 24). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Elul.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1997?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1997 falls on October 31, marking the start of Elul.