Jewish Calendar Washington DC — December 1997
Hebrew calendar for Washington DC with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
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2 Kislev, 5758
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2
3 Kislev, 5758
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3
4 Kislev, 5758
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4
5 Kislev, 5758
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5
6 Kislev, 5758
🕯 16:28
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6
7 Kislev, 5758
Vayetzei
✦ 17:58
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7
8 Kislev, 5758
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8
9 Kislev, 5758
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9
10 Kislev, 5758
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10
11 Kislev, 5758
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11
12 Kislev, 5758
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12
13 Kislev, 5758
🕯 16:29
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13
14 Kislev, 5758
Vayishlach
✦ 17:59
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14
15 Kislev, 5758
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15
16 Kislev, 5758
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16
17 Kislev, 5758
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17
18 Kislev, 5758
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18
19 Kislev, 5758
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19
20 Kislev, 5758
🕯 16:31
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20
21 Kislev, 5758
Vayeshev
✦ 18:01
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21
22 Kislev, 5758
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22
23 Kislev, 5758
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23
24 Kislev, 5758
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24
25 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
✦ 18:04
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25
26 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
✦ 18:04
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26
27 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
🕯 16:35
✦ 18:05
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27
28 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 18:05
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28
29 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
✦ 18:06
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29
30 Kislev, 5758
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:07
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30
1 Tevet, 5758
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 18:08
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31
2 Tevet, 5758
Chanukah
✦ 18:08
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1
3 Tevet, 5758
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2
4 Tevet, 5758
🕯 16:40
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3
5 Tevet, 5758
Vayigash
✦ 18:11
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4
6 Tevet, 5758
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Legend
Washington DC — December 1997 at a Glance
Washington DC has 4 Shabbatot in December 1997 (December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27). Candle lighting moves from 16:28 on December 5 to 16:35 on December 26, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Washington DC changes over the month: from 07:07 sunrise / 16:47 sunset on the 1st (9:40 of daylight) to 07:25 sunrise / 16:56 sunset on the 31st (9:31 of daylight) — a change of −9 minutes across December 1997.
Torah portions read in Washington DC during December 1997: Vayetzei, Vayishlach, Vayeshev, Miketz.
| December 1997 in Washington DC | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:28 – 16:35 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 31–Dec 31) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 29, December 30 |
| Daylight change | 9:40 → 9:31 (−9 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.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 1997
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 1997 falls on December 29 and December 30.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 1997 falls on December 29 and December 30.
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 — December 1997 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 1997 in Washington DC?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 1997 in Washington DC, falling on December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27. Candle lighting ranges from 16:28 to 16:35 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 1997?
In December 1997, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 31–December 31). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 1997?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 1997 falls on December 29 and December 30, marking the start of Kislev.