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Rivington's New Almanack and Ephemeris for the Year of our Lord, 1775

This almanac, published by James Rivington in New York in 1774, contains a unique feature: a Hebrew calendar for the year 5535. The Hebrew calendar section includes an explanation of Purim and Hanukkah, followed by a month-by-month listing of holidays and fast days. This is considered one of the earliest Hebrew calendars printed in the Americas. The almanac also includes seven pages dedicated to John Hancock's Boston Massacre oration of March 5, 1774. The Portuguese spelling of certain Hebrew terms suggests collaboration with a Portuguese Jew in its creation. The almanac is considered rare.

Associated People/Businesses

Rivington's New Almanack

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Almanacs, American
Hanukkah
Purim
History
18th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 19, Folder 6