Jewish Calendar Washington DC — October 1999
Hebrew calendar for Washington DC with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tishrei.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
17 Tishrei, 5760
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 20:10
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28
18 Tishrei, 5760
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 20:08
|
29
19 Tishrei, 5760
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 20:07
|
30
20 Tishrei, 5760
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 20:05
|
1
21 Tishrei, 5760
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:34
|
2
22 Tishrei, 5760
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 20:02
|
3
23 Tishrei, 5760
Simchat Torah
✦ 20:01
|
|
4
24 Tishrei, 5760
|
5
25 Tishrei, 5760
|
6
26 Tishrei, 5760
|
7
27 Tishrei, 5760
|
8
28 Tishrei, 5760
🕯 18:23
|
9
29 Tishrei, 5760
Bereshis
✦ 19:51
|
10
30 Tishrei, 5760
Rosh Chodesh
|
|
11
1 Cheshvan, 5760
Rosh Chodesh
|
12
2 Cheshvan, 5760
|
13
3 Cheshvan, 5760
|
14
4 Cheshvan, 5760
|
15
5 Cheshvan, 5760
🕯 18:12
|
16
6 Cheshvan, 5760
Noach
✦ 19:41
|
17
7 Cheshvan, 5760
|
|
18
8 Cheshvan, 5760
|
19
9 Cheshvan, 5760
|
20
10 Cheshvan, 5760
|
21
11 Cheshvan, 5760
|
22
12 Cheshvan, 5760
🕯 18:03
|
23
13 Cheshvan, 5760
Lech Lecha
✦ 19:31
|
24
14 Cheshvan, 5760
|
|
25
15 Cheshvan, 5760
|
26
16 Cheshvan, 5760
|
27
17 Cheshvan, 5760
|
28
18 Cheshvan, 5760
|
29
19 Cheshvan, 5760
🕯 17:54
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30
20 Cheshvan, 5760
Vayera
✦ 19:23
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31
21 Cheshvan, 5760
|
Legend
Washington DC — October 1999 at a Glance
Washington DC has 5 Shabbatot in October 1999 (October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30). Candle lighting moves from 18:34 on October 1 to 17:54 on October 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Washington DC changes over the month: from 07:02 sunrise / 18:52 sunset on the 1st (11:49 of daylight) to 06:33 sunrise / 17:09 sunset on the 31st (10:36 of daylight) — a change of −72 minutes across October 1999.
Torah portions read in Washington DC during October 1999: Bereshis, Noach, Lech Lecha, Vayera.
| October 1999 in Washington DC | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:54 – 18:34 |
| Hebrew month | Tishrei |
| Holidays & observances | Hoshana Rabbah (Oct 1)Shmini Atzeret (Oct 2)Simchat Torah (Oct 3) |
| Rosh Chodesh | October 10, October 11 |
| Daylight change | 11:49 → 10:36 (−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.
Tishrei / Cheshvan — the Hebrew Months in October 1999
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret. Rosh Chodesh Tishrei in October 1999 falls on October 10 and October 11.
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in October 1999 falls on October 10 and October 11.
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 1999 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in October 1999 in Washington DC?
There are 5 Shabbatot in October 1999 in Washington DC, falling on October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30. Candle lighting ranges from 17:54 to 18:34 local time (America/New_York time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in October 1999?
In October 1999, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Hoshana Rabbah (October 1); Shmini Atzeret (October 2); Simchat Torah (October 3). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tishrei.
When is Rosh Chodesh in October 1999?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in October 1999 falls on October 10 and October 11, marking the start of Tishrei.