Jewish Calendar Melbourne — August 2017
Hebrew calendar for Melbourne with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Av.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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31
8 Av, 5777
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1
9 Av, 5777
Tisha B'Av
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2
10 Av, 5777
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3
11 Av, 5777
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4
12 Av, 5777
🕯 17:18
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5
13 Av, 5777
Vaeschanan
✦ 18:49
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6
14 Av, 5777
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|
7
15 Av, 5777
Tu B'Av
✦ 18:50
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8
16 Av, 5777
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9
17 Av, 5777
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10
18 Av, 5777
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11
19 Av, 5777
🕯 17:24
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12
20 Av, 5777
Eikev
✦ 18:55
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13
21 Av, 5777
|
|
14
22 Av, 5777
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15
23 Av, 5777
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16
24 Av, 5777
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17
25 Av, 5777
|
18
26 Av, 5777
🕯 17:30
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19
27 Av, 5777
Re'eh
✦ 19:00
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20
28 Av, 5777
|
|
21
29 Av, 5777
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22
30 Av, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
23
1 Elul, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
24
2 Elul, 5777
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25
3 Elul, 5777
🕯 17:35
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26
4 Elul, 5777
Shoftim
✦ 19:06
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27
5 Elul, 5777
|
|
28
6 Elul, 5777
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29
7 Elul, 5777
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30
8 Elul, 5777
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31
9 Elul, 5777
|
1
10 Elul, 5777
🕯 17:41
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2
11 Elul, 5777
Ki Seitzei
✦ 19:12
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3
12 Elul, 5777
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Legend
Melbourne — August 2017 at a Glance
Melbourne has 4 Shabbatot in August 2017 (August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26). Candle lighting moves from 17:18 on August 4 to 17:35 on August 25, 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 / 17:58 sunset on the 31st (11:16 of daylight) — a change of +62 minutes across August 2017.
Torah portions read in Melbourne during August 2017: Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh, Shoftim.
| August 2017 in Melbourne | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:18 – 17:35 |
| Hebrew month | Av |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 1)Tu B'Av (Aug 7) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 22, August 23 |
| 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.
Av / Elul — the Hebrew Months in August 2017
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 2017 falls on August 22 and August 23.
Elul (August – September)
The month of repentance and shofar blowing before the High Holidays. Rosh Chodesh Elul in August 2017 falls on August 22 and August 23.
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 2017 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 2017 in Melbourne?
There are 4 Shabbatot in August 2017 in Melbourne, falling on August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26. Candle lighting ranges from 17:18 to 17:35 local time (Australia/Melbourne time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 2017?
In August 2017, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 1); Tu B'Av (August 7). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Av.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 2017?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 2017 falls on August 22 and August 23, marking the start of Av.