Jewish Calendar Melbourne — August 2008
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tamuz.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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28
25 Tamuz, 5768
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29
26 Tamuz, 5768
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30
27 Tamuz, 5768
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31
28 Tamuz, 5768
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1
29 Tamuz, 5768
🕯 17:15
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2
1 Av, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
Masei
✦ 18:46
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3
2 Av, 5768
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|
4
3 Av, 5768
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5
4 Av, 5768
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6
5 Av, 5768
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7
6 Av, 5768
|
8
7 Av, 5768
🕯 17:21
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9
8 Av, 5768
Devarim
✦ 18:52
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10
9 Av, 5768
Tisha B'Av
|
|
11
10 Av, 5768
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12
11 Av, 5768
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13
12 Av, 5768
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14
13 Av, 5768
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15
14 Av, 5768
🕯 17:27
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16
15 Av, 5768
Tu B'Av
Vaeschanan
✦ 18:58
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17
16 Av, 5768
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|
18
17 Av, 5768
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19
18 Av, 5768
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20
19 Av, 5768
|
21
20 Av, 5768
|
22
21 Av, 5768
🕯 17:33
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23
22 Av, 5768
Eikev
✦ 19:04
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24
23 Av, 5768
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|
25
24 Av, 5768
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26
25 Av, 5768
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27
26 Av, 5768
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28
27 Av, 5768
|
29
28 Av, 5768
🕯 17:39
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30
29 Av, 5768
Re'eh
✦ 19:10
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31
30 Av, 5768
Rosh Chodesh
|
Legend
Melbourne — August 2008 at a Glance
Melbourne has 5 Shabbatot in August 2008 (August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30). Candle lighting moves from 17:15 on August 1 to 17:39 on August 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Melbourne changes over the month: from 07:19 sunrise / 17:33 sunset on the 1st (10:14 of daylight) to 06:42 sunrise / 17:59 sunset on the 31st (11:16 of daylight) — a change of +62 minutes across August 2008.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during August 2008: Masei, Devarim, Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh.
| August 2008 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:15 – 17:39 |
| Hebrew month | Tamuz |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 10)Tu B'Av (Aug 16) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 2, August 31 |
| Daylight change | 10:14 → 11:16 (+62 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.
Tamuz / Av — the Hebrew Months in August 2008
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in August 2008 falls on August 2 and August 31.
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 2008 falls on August 2 and August 31.
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 — August 2008 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 2008 in Melbourne?
There are 5 Shabbatot in August 2008 in Melbourne, falling on August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30. Candle lighting ranges from 17:15 to 17:39 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 2008?
In August 2008, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 10); Tu B'Av (August 16). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tamuz.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 2008?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 2008 falls on August 2 and August 31, marking the start of Tamuz.