Jewish Calendar Melbourne — November 1956
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Cheshvan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
24 Cheshvan, 5717
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30
25 Cheshvan, 5717
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31
26 Cheshvan, 5717
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1
27 Cheshvan, 5717
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2
28 Cheshvan, 5717
🕯 18:38
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3
29 Cheshvan, 5717
Toldos
✦ 20:09
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4
30 Cheshvan, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
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5
1 Kislev, 5717
Rosh Chodesh
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6
2 Kislev, 5717
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7
3 Kislev, 5717
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8
4 Kislev, 5717
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9
5 Kislev, 5717
🕯 18:46
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10
6 Kislev, 5717
Vayetzei
✦ 20:17
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11
7 Kislev, 5717
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|
12
8 Kislev, 5717
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13
9 Kislev, 5717
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14
10 Kislev, 5717
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15
11 Kislev, 5717
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16
12 Kislev, 5717
🕯 18:53
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17
13 Kislev, 5717
Vayishlach
✦ 20:24
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18
14 Kislev, 5717
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|
19
15 Kislev, 5717
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20
16 Kislev, 5717
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21
17 Kislev, 5717
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22
18 Kislev, 5717
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23
19 Kislev, 5717
🕯 19:01
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24
20 Kislev, 5717
Vayeshev
✦ 20:32
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25
21 Kislev, 5717
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|
26
22 Kislev, 5717
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27
23 Kislev, 5717
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28
24 Kislev, 5717
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29
25 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 20:37
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30
26 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
🕯 19:08
✦ 20:38
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1
27 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 20:39
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2
28 Kislev, 5717
Chanukah
✦ 20:40
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Legend
Melbourne — November 1956 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in November 1956 (November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24). Candle lighting moves from 18:38 on November 2 to 19:08 on November 30, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Melbourne changes over the month: from 05:12 sunrise / 18:55 sunset on the 1st (13:42 of daylight) to 04:51 sunrise / 19:26 sunset on the 30th (14:35 of daylight) — a change of +53 minutes across November 1956.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during November 1956: Toldos, Vayetzei, Vayishlach, Vayeshev.
| November 1956 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:38 – 19:08 |
| Hebrew month | Cheshvan |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Nov 30–Nov 30) |
| Rosh Chodesh | November 4, November 5 |
| Daylight change | 13:42 → 14:35 (+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 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.
Cheshvan / Kislev — the Hebrew Months in November 1956
Cheshvan (October – November)
Sometimes called "Mar Cheshvan" because it has no holidays. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in November 1956 falls on November 4 and November 5.
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in November 1956 falls on November 4 and November 5.
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 — November 1956 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in November 1956 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in November 1956 in Melbourne, falling on November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24. Candle lighting ranges from 18:38 to 19:08 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in November 1956?
In November 1956, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (November 30–November 30). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Cheshvan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in November 1956?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in November 1956 falls on November 4 and November 5, marking the start of Cheshvan.