Jewish Calendar Madrid — May 1959
Hebrew calendar for Madrid with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
19 Nissan, 5719
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 21:21
|
28
20 Nissan, 5719
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 19:52
|
29
21 Nissan, 5719
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 21:24
|
30
22 Nissan, 5719
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 21:25
|
1
23 Nissan, 5719
Omer 8
🕯 19:56
|
2
24 Nissan, 5719
Omer 9
Achrei Mos
✦ 21:27
|
3
25 Nissan, 5719
Omer 10
|
|
4
26 Nissan, 5719
Omer 11
|
5
27 Nissan, 5719
Omer 12
|
6
28 Nissan, 5719
Omer 13
|
7
29 Nissan, 5719
Omer 14
|
8
30 Nissan, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
🕯 20:03
|
9
1 Iyar, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
Kedoshim
✦ 21:34
|
10
2 Iyar, 5719
Omer 17
|
|
11
3 Iyar, 5719
Omer 18
|
12
4 Iyar, 5719
Omer 19
|
13
5 Iyar, 5719
Omer 20
|
14
6 Iyar, 5719
Omer 21
|
15
7 Iyar, 5719
Omer 22
🕯 20:10
|
16
8 Iyar, 5719
Omer 23
Emor
✦ 21:41
|
17
9 Iyar, 5719
Omer 24
|
|
18
10 Iyar, 5719
Omer 25
|
19
11 Iyar, 5719
Omer 26
|
20
12 Iyar, 5719
Omer 27
|
21
13 Iyar, 5719
Omer 28
|
22
14 Iyar, 5719
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 20:16
✦ 21:46
|
23
15 Iyar, 5719
Omer 30
Behar
✦ 21:47
|
24
16 Iyar, 5719
Omer 31
|
|
25
17 Iyar, 5719
Omer 32
|
26
18 Iyar, 5719
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 21:50
|
27
19 Iyar, 5719
Omer 34
|
28
20 Iyar, 5719
Omer 35
|
29
21 Iyar, 5719
Omer 36
🕯 20:22
|
30
22 Iyar, 5719
Omer 37
Bechukosai
✦ 21:53
|
31
23 Iyar, 5719
Omer 38
|
Legend
Madrid — May 1959 at a Glance
Madrid has 5 Shabbatot in May 1959 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 19:56 on May 1 to 20:22 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Madrid changes over the month: from 06:10 sunrise / 20:14 sunset on the 1st (14:03 of daylight) to 05:42 sunrise / 20:42 sunset on the 31st (15:00 of daylight) — a change of +56 minutes across May 1959.
Torah portions read in Madrid during May 1959: Achrei Mos, Kedoshim, Emor, Behar, Bechukosai.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 8–38 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1959 in Madrid | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 19:56 – 20:22 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 22)Lag BaOmer (May 26) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 8, May 9 |
| Daylight change | 14:03 → 15:00 (+56 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 Madrid 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 Madrid.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in May 1959
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in May 1959 falls on May 8 and May 9.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1959 falls on May 8 and May 9.
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.
Madrid — May 1959 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1959 in Madrid?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1959 in Madrid, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 19:56 to 20:22 local time (Europe/Madrid time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1959?
In May 1959, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 22); Lag BaOmer (May 26). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1959?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1959 falls on May 8 and May 9, marking the start of Nissan.