Jewish Calendar Melbourne — May 1956
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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30
19 Iyar, 5716
Omer 34
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1
20 Iyar, 5716
Omer 35
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2
21 Iyar, 5716
Omer 36
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3
22 Iyar, 5716
Omer 37
|
4
23 Iyar, 5716
Omer 38
🕯 17:12
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5
24 Iyar, 5716
Omer 39
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 18:41
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6
25 Iyar, 5716
Omer 40
|
|
7
26 Iyar, 5716
Omer 41
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8
27 Iyar, 5716
Omer 42
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9
28 Iyar, 5716
Omer 43
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10
29 Iyar, 5716
Omer 44
|
11
1 Sivan, 5716
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 17:05
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12
2 Sivan, 5716
Omer 46
Bamidbar
✦ 18:35
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13
3 Sivan, 5716
Omer 47
|
|
14
4 Sivan, 5716
Omer 48
|
15
5 Sivan, 5716
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 17:02
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16
6 Sivan, 5716
Shavuot
✦ 18:31
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17
7 Sivan, 5716
Shavuot
✦ 18:30
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18
8 Sivan, 5716
🕯 17:00
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19
9 Sivan, 5716
Nasso
✦ 18:29
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20
10 Sivan, 5716
|
|
21
11 Sivan, 5716
|
22
12 Sivan, 5716
|
23
13 Sivan, 5716
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24
14 Sivan, 5716
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25
15 Sivan, 5716
🕯 16:55
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26
16 Sivan, 5716
Beha'aloscha
✦ 18:24
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27
17 Sivan, 5716
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|
28
18 Sivan, 5716
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29
19 Sivan, 5716
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30
20 Sivan, 5716
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31
21 Sivan, 5716
|
1
22 Sivan, 5716
🕯 16:52
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2
23 Sivan, 5716
Sh'lach
✦ 18:21
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3
24 Sivan, 5716
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Legend
Melbourne — May 1956 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in May 1956 (May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26). Candle lighting moves from 17:12 on May 4 to 16:55 on May 25, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Melbourne changes over the month: from 06:59 sunrise / 17:34 sunset on the 1st (10:34 of daylight) to 07:24 sunrise / 17:10 sunset on the 31st (9:46 of daylight) — a change of −48 minutes across May 1956.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during May 1956: Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar, Nasso, Beha'aloscha.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 35–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1956 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:55 – 17:12 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Shavuot (May 15)Shavuot (May 17–May 17) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 11 |
| Daylight change | 10:34 → 9:46 (−48 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1956
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1956 falls on May 11.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1956 falls on May 11.
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.
Melbourne — May 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1956 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 1956 in Melbourne, falling on May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26. Candle lighting ranges from 16:55 to 17:12 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1956?
In May 1956, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Shavuot (May 15); Shavuot (May 17–May 17). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1956?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1956 falls on May 11, marking the start of Iyar.