Jewish Calendar Ashdod — April 1956
Hebrew calendar for Ashdod with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26
14 Nissan, 5716
Erev Pesach
🕯 17:39
|
27
15 Nissan, 5716
Pesach
✦ 19:10
|
28
16 Nissan, 5716
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 19:10
|
29
17 Nissan, 5716
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 19:11
|
30
18 Nissan, 5716
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
🕯 17:42
✦ 19:12
|
31
19 Nissan, 5716
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 19:12
|
1
20 Nissan, 5716
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 17:43
|
|
2
21 Nissan, 5716
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 19:14
|
3
22 Nissan, 5716
Omer 7
|
4
23 Nissan, 5716
Omer 8
|
5
24 Nissan, 5716
Omer 9
|
6
25 Nissan, 5716
Omer 10
🕯 17:46
|
7
26 Nissan, 5716
Omer 11
Shmini
✦ 19:17
|
8
27 Nissan, 5716
Omer 12
|
|
9
28 Nissan, 5716
Omer 13
|
10
29 Nissan, 5716
Omer 14
|
11
30 Nissan, 5716
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
12
1 Iyar, 5716
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
13
2 Iyar, 5716
Omer 17
🕯 17:51
|
14
3 Iyar, 5716
Omer 18
Tazria Metzora
✦ 19:22
|
15
4 Iyar, 5716
Omer 19
|
|
16
5 Iyar, 5716
Omer 20
|
17
6 Iyar, 5716
Omer 21
|
18
7 Iyar, 5716
Omer 22
|
19
8 Iyar, 5716
Omer 23
|
20
9 Iyar, 5716
Omer 24
🕯 17:56
|
21
10 Iyar, 5716
Omer 25
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 19:27
|
22
11 Iyar, 5716
Omer 26
|
|
23
12 Iyar, 5716
Omer 27
|
24
13 Iyar, 5716
Omer 28
|
25
14 Iyar, 5716
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 19:29
|
26
15 Iyar, 5716
Omer 30
|
27
16 Iyar, 5716
Omer 31
🕯 18:01
|
28
17 Iyar, 5716
Omer 32
Emor
✦ 19:31
|
29
18 Iyar, 5716
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 19:32
|
|
30
19 Iyar, 5716
Omer 34
|
1
20 Iyar, 5716
Omer 35
|
2
21 Iyar, 5716
Omer 36
|
3
22 Iyar, 5716
Omer 37
|
4
23 Iyar, 5716
Omer 38
🕯 18:06
|
5
24 Iyar, 5716
Omer 39
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 19:36
|
6
25 Iyar, 5716
Omer 40
|
Legend
Ashdod — April 1956 at a Glance
Ashdod has 4 Shabbatot in April 1956 (April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28). Candle lighting moves from 17:43 on April 1 to 18:01 on April 27, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Ashdod changes over the month: from 05:29 sunrise / 18:01 sunset on the 1st (12:32 of daylight) to 04:56 sunrise / 18:21 sunset on the 30th (13:25 of daylight) — a change of +53 minutes across April 1956.
Torah portions read in Ashdod during April 1956: Shmini, Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 5–34 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 1956 in Ashdod | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:43 – 18:01 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 1)Pesach (Apr 2)Pesach Sheni (Apr 25)Lag BaOmer (Apr 29) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 11, April 12 |
| Daylight change | 12:32 → 13:25 (+53 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 Ashdod 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 Ashdod.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 1956
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 1956 falls on April 11 and April 12.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 1956 falls on April 11 and April 12.
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.
Ashdod — April 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 1956 in Ashdod?
There are 4 Shabbatot in April 1956 in Ashdod, falling on April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28. Candle lighting ranges from 17:43 to 18:01 local time (Asia/Jerusalem time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 1956?
In April 1956, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 1); Pesach (April 2); Pesach Sheni (April 25); Lag BaOmer (April 29). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 1956?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 1956 falls on April 11 and April 12, marking the start of Nissan.