Jewish Calendar Melbourne — December 2004
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Kislev.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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29
16 Kislev, 5765
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30
17 Kislev, 5765
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1
18 Kislev, 5765
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2
19 Kislev, 5765
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3
20 Kislev, 5765
🕯 20:11
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4
21 Kislev, 5765
Vayeshev
✦ 21:42
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5
22 Kislev, 5765
|
|
6
23 Kislev, 5765
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7
24 Kislev, 5765
|
8
25 Kislev, 5765
Chanukah
✦ 21:46
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9
26 Kislev, 5765
Chanukah
✦ 21:46
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10
27 Kislev, 5765
Chanukah
🕯 20:17
✦ 21:47
|
11
28 Kislev, 5765
Chanukah
Miketz
✦ 21:48
|
12
29 Kislev, 5765
Chanukah
✦ 21:49
|
|
13
1 Tevet, 5765
Chanukah
Rosh Chodesh
✦ 21:50
|
14
2 Tevet, 5765
Chanukah
✦ 21:50
|
15
3 Tevet, 5765
Chanukah
✦ 21:51
|
16
4 Tevet, 5765
|
17
5 Tevet, 5765
🕯 20:22
|
18
6 Tevet, 5765
Vayigash
✦ 21:53
|
19
7 Tevet, 5765
|
|
20
8 Tevet, 5765
|
21
9 Tevet, 5765
|
22
10 Tevet, 5765
10 of Tevet
|
23
11 Tevet, 5765
|
24
12 Tevet, 5765
🕯 20:26
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25
13 Tevet, 5765
Vayechi
✦ 21:56
|
26
14 Tevet, 5765
|
|
27
15 Tevet, 5765
|
28
16 Tevet, 5765
|
29
17 Tevet, 5765
|
30
18 Tevet, 5765
|
31
19 Tevet, 5765
🕯 20:28
|
1
20 Tevet, 5765
Shemos
✦ 21:58
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2
21 Tevet, 5765
|
Legend
Melbourne — December 2004 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in December 2004 (December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25). Candle lighting moves from 20:11 on December 3 to 20:28 on December 31, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Melbourne changes over the month: from 05:50 sunrise / 20:27 sunset on the 1st (14:36 of daylight) to 05:59 sunrise / 20:46 sunset on the 31st (14:46 of daylight) — a change of +10 minutes across December 2004.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during December 2004: Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Vayechi.
| December 2004 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25 |
| Candle lighting range | 20:11 – 20:28 |
| Hebrew month | Kislev |
| Holidays & observances | Chanukah (Dec 15–Dec 15)10 of Tevet (Dec 22) |
| Rosh Chodesh | December 13 |
| Daylight change | 14:36 → 14:46 (+10 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.
Kislev / Tevet — the Hebrew Months in December 2004
Kislev (November – December)
Hanukkah begins on the 25th. Rosh Chodesh Kislev in December 2004 falls on December 13.
Tevet (December – January)
Hanukkah ends; the Fast of the 10th of Tevet. Rosh Chodesh Tevet in December 2004 falls on December 13.
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 — December 2004 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in December 2004 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in December 2004 in Melbourne, falling on December 4, December 11, December 18, December 25. Candle lighting ranges from 20:11 to 20:28 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in December 2004?
In December 2004, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Chanukah (December 15–December 15); 10 of Tevet (December 22). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Kislev.
When is Rosh Chodesh in December 2004?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in December 2004 falls on December 13, marking the start of Kislev.