Jewish Calendar Melbourne — May 1979
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
3 Iyar, 5739
Omer 18
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1
4 Iyar, 5739
Omer 19
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2
5 Iyar, 5739
Omer 20
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3
6 Iyar, 5739
Omer 21
|
4
7 Iyar, 5739
Omer 22
🕯 17:13
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5
8 Iyar, 5739
Omer 23
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 18:42
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6
9 Iyar, 5739
Omer 24
|
|
7
10 Iyar, 5739
Omer 25
|
8
11 Iyar, 5739
Omer 26
|
9
12 Iyar, 5739
Omer 27
|
10
13 Iyar, 5739
Omer 28
|
11
14 Iyar, 5739
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
🕯 17:06
✦ 18:36
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12
15 Iyar, 5739
Omer 30
Emor
✦ 18:35
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13
16 Iyar, 5739
Omer 31
|
|
14
17 Iyar, 5739
Omer 32
|
15
18 Iyar, 5739
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 18:32
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16
19 Iyar, 5739
Omer 34
|
17
20 Iyar, 5739
Omer 35
|
18
21 Iyar, 5739
Omer 36
🕯 17:00
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19
22 Iyar, 5739
Omer 37
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 18:29
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20
23 Iyar, 5739
Omer 38
|
|
21
24 Iyar, 5739
Omer 39
|
22
25 Iyar, 5739
Omer 40
|
23
26 Iyar, 5739
Omer 41
|
24
27 Iyar, 5739
Omer 42
|
25
28 Iyar, 5739
Omer 43
🕯 16:55
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26
29 Iyar, 5739
Omer 44
Bamidbar
✦ 18:25
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27
1 Sivan, 5739
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
|
|
28
2 Sivan, 5739
Omer 46
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29
3 Sivan, 5739
Omer 47
|
30
4 Sivan, 5739
Omer 48
|
31
5 Sivan, 5739
Erev Shavuot
Omer 49
🕯 16:52
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1
6 Sivan, 5739
Shavuot
🕯 16:52
✦ 18:22
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2
7 Sivan, 5739
Shavuot
✦ 18:22
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3
8 Sivan, 5739
|
Legend
Melbourne — May 1979 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in May 1979 (May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26). Candle lighting moves from 17:13 on May 4 to 16:52 on May 31, 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 (10:35 of daylight) to 07:24 sunrise / 17:10 sunset on the 31st (9:46 of daylight) — a change of −49 minutes across May 1979.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during May 1979: Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 19–49 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1979 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 16:52 – 17:13 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 11)Lag BaOmer (May 15)Erev Shavuot (May 31) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 27 |
| Daylight change | 10:35 → 9:46 (−49 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 1979
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1979 falls on May 27.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1979 falls on May 27.
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 1979 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1979 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in May 1979 in Melbourne, falling on May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26. Candle lighting ranges from 16:52 to 17:13 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1979?
In May 1979, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 11); Lag BaOmer (May 15); Erev Shavuot (May 31). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1979?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1979 falls on May 27, marking the start of Iyar.