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4th of Cheshvan, 5787New York, USADiaspora
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No Jewish holiday listed today

The Jewish Holiday Today result for Thursday, October 15, 2026 is 4th of Cheshvan, 5787. No Jewish holiday is listed for this selected date.

Holiday statusNo major Jewish holiday today
Hebrew date4th of Cheshvan, 5787
Next major Jewish holidayNot listed in this range
StartsNo holiday start time listed for this date
EndsNo holiday end time listed for this date
Fast dayNo fast day listed for this date
Work restrictionNo holiday work restriction listed for this date
GreetingNo festival-specific greeting today
Selected calendarNew York, USA · Diaspora

Tonight and This Week

  • Candle lighting: 5:56pmFriday, October 16, 2026 · 5th of Cheshvan, 5787No work is permitted.
    Shabbat
  • Shabbat - Parashat NoachSaturday, October 17, 2026 · 6th of Cheshvan, 5787No work is permitted.
    Shabbat

Upcoming Jewish Holidays

After today's result, these are the next listed calendar items.

  • ChanukahFriday, December 4, 2026 · 24th of Kislev, 5787Work permitted, except Shabbat.
    Erev
  • Asara B’TevetSunday, December 20, 2026 · 10th of Tevet, 5787Work permitted; fast-day restrictions apply.
    Fast day
  • Tu BiShvatSaturday, January 23, 2027 · 15th of Sh’vat, 5787Work permitted.
    Minor holiday
  • Purim KatanSunday, February 21, 2027 · 14th of Adar I, 5787Work permitted.
    Minor holiday
  • Shushan Purim KatanMonday, February 22, 2027 · 15th of Adar I, 5787Work permitted.
    Minor holiday
  • Ta’anit EstherMonday, March 22, 2027 · 13th of Adar II, 5787Work permitted; fast-day restrictions apply.
    Fast day

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