Jewish Calendar Calgary — September 1956
Hebrew calendar for Calgary with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Elul.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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27
20 Elul, 5716
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28
21 Elul, 5716
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29
22 Elul, 5716
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30
23 Elul, 5716
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31
24 Elul, 5716
🕯 19:12
|
1
25 Elul, 5716
Nitzavim Vayeilech
✦ 20:40
|
2
26 Elul, 5716
|
|
3
27 Elul, 5716
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4
28 Elul, 5716
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5
29 Elul, 5716
Erev Rosh Hashana
🕯 19:01
|
6
1 Tishrei, 5717
Rosh Hashana
✦ 20:29
|
7
2 Tishrei, 5717
Rosh Hashana
🕯 18:56
✦ 20:26
|
8
3 Tishrei, 5717
Ha'Azinu
✦ 20:24
|
9
4 Tishrei, 5717
Fast of Gedaliah
|
|
10
5 Tishrei, 5717
|
11
6 Tishrei, 5717
|
12
7 Tishrei, 5717
|
13
8 Tishrei, 5717
|
14
9 Tishrei, 5717
Erev Yom Kippur
🕯 18:40
|
15
10 Tishrei, 5717
Yom Kippur
✦ 20:08
|
16
11 Tishrei, 5717
|
|
17
12 Tishrei, 5717
|
18
13 Tishrei, 5717
|
19
14 Tishrei, 5717
Erev Sukkot
🕯 18:29
|
20
15 Tishrei, 5717
Sukkot
✦ 19:57
|
21
16 Tishrei, 5717
Sukkot
🕯 18:24
✦ 19:54
|
22
17 Tishrei, 5717
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:52
|
23
18 Tishrei, 5717
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:50
|
|
24
19 Tishrei, 5717
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:48
|
25
20 Tishrei, 5717
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
✦ 19:45
|
26
21 Tishrei, 5717
Hoshana Rabbah
🕯 18:13
|
27
22 Tishrei, 5717
Shmini Atzeret
✦ 19:41
|
28
23 Tishrei, 5717
Simchat Torah
🕯 18:09
✦ 19:39
|
29
24 Tishrei, 5717
Bereshis
✦ 19:36
|
30
25 Tishrei, 5717
|
Legend
Calgary — September 1956 at a Glance
Calgary has 5 Shabbatot in September 1956 (September 1, September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29). Candle lighting moves from 19:01 on September 5 to 18:09 on September 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Calgary changes over the month: from 05:42 sunrise / 19:28 sunset on the 1st (13:45 of daylight) to 06:28 sunrise / 18:22 sunset on the 30th (11:53 of daylight) — a change of −111 minutes across September 1956.
Torah portions read in Calgary during September 1956: Nitzavim Vayeilech, Ha'Azinu, Bereshis.
| September 1956 in Calgary | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | September 1, September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:09 – 19:01 |
| Hebrew month | Elul |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Rosh Hashana (Sep 5)Rosh Hashana (Sep 7–Sep 7)Fast of Gedaliah (Sep 9)Erev Yom Kippur (Sep 14)Yom Kippur (Sep 15)Erev Sukkot (Sep 19)Sukkot (Sep 21–Sep 21)Chol HaMoed Sukkot (Sep 25–Sep 25)Hoshana Rabbah (Sep 26)Shmini Atzeret (Sep 27)Simchat Torah (Sep 28) |
| Daylight change | 13:45 → 11:53 (−111 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 Calgary 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 Calgary.
Elul / Tishrei — the Hebrew Months in September 1956
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays.
Tishrei (September – October)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shmini Atzeret.
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.
Calgary — September 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in September 1956 in Calgary?
There are 5 Shabbatot in September 1956 in Calgary, falling on September 1, September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29. Candle lighting ranges from 18:09 to 19:01 local time (America/Edmonton time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in September 1956?
In September 1956, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Rosh Hashana (September 5); Rosh Hashana (September 7–September 7); Fast of Gedaliah (September 9); Erev Yom Kippur (September 14); Yom Kippur (September 15); Erev Sukkot (September 19); Sukkot (September 21–September 21); Chol HaMoed Sukkot (September 25–September 25); Hoshana Rabbah (September 26); Shmini Atzeret (September 27); Simchat Torah (September 28). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Elul.