Jewish Calendar Perth — May 1987
Hebrew calendar for Perth with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Iyar.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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27
28 Nissan, 5747
Omer 13
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28
29 Nissan, 5747
Omer 14
|
29
30 Nissan, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
30
1 Iyar, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
1
2 Iyar, 5747
Omer 17
🕯 17:22
|
2
3 Iyar, 5747
Omer 18
Tazria Metzora
✦ 18:51
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3
4 Iyar, 5747
Omer 19
|
|
4
5 Iyar, 5747
Omer 20
|
5
6 Iyar, 5747
Omer 21
|
6
7 Iyar, 5747
Omer 22
|
7
8 Iyar, 5747
Omer 23
|
8
9 Iyar, 5747
Omer 24
🕯 17:16
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9
10 Iyar, 5747
Omer 25
Achrei Mos Kedoshim
✦ 18:45
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10
11 Iyar, 5747
Omer 26
|
|
11
12 Iyar, 5747
Omer 27
|
12
13 Iyar, 5747
Omer 28
|
13
14 Iyar, 5747
Pesach Sheni
Omer 29
✦ 18:42
|
14
15 Iyar, 5747
Omer 30
|
15
16 Iyar, 5747
Omer 31
🕯 17:10
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16
17 Iyar, 5747
Omer 32
Emor
✦ 18:40
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17
18 Iyar, 5747
Lag BaOmer
Omer 33
✦ 18:39
|
|
18
19 Iyar, 5747
Omer 34
|
19
20 Iyar, 5747
Omer 35
|
20
21 Iyar, 5747
Omer 36
|
21
22 Iyar, 5747
Omer 37
|
22
23 Iyar, 5747
Omer 38
🕯 17:06
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23
24 Iyar, 5747
Omer 39
Behar Bechukosai
✦ 18:36
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24
25 Iyar, 5747
Omer 40
|
|
25
26 Iyar, 5747
Omer 41
|
26
27 Iyar, 5747
Omer 42
|
27
28 Iyar, 5747
Omer 43
|
28
29 Iyar, 5747
Omer 44
|
29
1 Sivan, 5747
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 45
🕯 17:03
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30
2 Sivan, 5747
Omer 46
Bamidbar
✦ 18:33
|
31
3 Sivan, 5747
Omer 47
|
Legend
Perth — May 1987 at a Glance
Perth has 5 Shabbatot in May 1987 (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30). Candle lighting moves from 17:22 on May 1 to 17:03 on May 29, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Perth changes over the month: from 06:46 sunrise / 17:40 sunset on the 1st (10:53 of daylight) to 07:06 sunrise / 17:21 sunset on the 31st (10:14 of daylight) — a change of −39 minutes across May 1987.
Torah portions read in Perth during May 1987: Tazria Metzora, Achrei Mos Kedoshim, Emor, Behar Bechukosai, Bamidbar.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 17–47 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| May 1987 in Perth | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:03 – 17:22 |
| Hebrew month | Iyar |
| Holidays & observances | Pesach Sheni (May 13)Lag BaOmer (May 17) |
| Rosh Chodesh | May 29 |
| Daylight change | 10:53 → 10:14 (−39 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 Perth 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 Perth.
Iyar / Sivan — the Hebrew Months in May 1987
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in May 1987 falls on May 29.
Sivan (May – June)
Shavuot (6th), the festival of the giving of the Torah. Rosh Chodesh Sivan in May 1987 falls on May 29.
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.
Perth — May 1987 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in May 1987 in Perth?
There are 5 Shabbatot in May 1987 in Perth, falling on May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30. Candle lighting ranges from 17:03 to 17:22 local time (Australia/Perth time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in May 1987?
In May 1987, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Pesach Sheni (May 13); Lag BaOmer (May 17). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Iyar.
When is Rosh Chodesh in May 1987?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in May 1987 falls on May 29, marking the start of Iyar.