Jewish Calendar Sydney — August 1959
Hebrew calendar for Sydney with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Tamuz.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
21 Tamuz, 5719
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28
22 Tamuz, 5719
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29
23 Tamuz, 5719
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30
24 Tamuz, 5719
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31
25 Tamuz, 5719
🕯 16:56
|
1
26 Tamuz, 5719
Matos Masei
✦ 18:27
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2
27 Tamuz, 5719
|
|
3
28 Tamuz, 5719
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4
29 Tamuz, 5719
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5
1 Av, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
|
6
2 Av, 5719
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7
3 Av, 5719
🕯 17:01
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8
4 Av, 5719
Devarim
✦ 18:31
|
9
5 Av, 5719
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|
10
6 Av, 5719
|
11
7 Av, 5719
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12
8 Av, 5719
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13
9 Av, 5719
Tisha B'Av
|
14
10 Av, 5719
🕯 17:06
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15
11 Av, 5719
Vaeschanan
✦ 18:36
|
16
12 Av, 5719
|
|
17
13 Av, 5719
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18
14 Av, 5719
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19
15 Av, 5719
Tu B'Av
✦ 18:39
|
20
16 Av, 5719
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21
17 Av, 5719
🕯 17:11
|
22
18 Av, 5719
Eikev
✦ 18:41
|
23
19 Av, 5719
|
|
24
20 Av, 5719
|
25
21 Av, 5719
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26
22 Av, 5719
|
27
23 Av, 5719
|
28
24 Av, 5719
🕯 17:15
|
29
25 Av, 5719
Re'eh
✦ 18:46
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30
26 Av, 5719
|
|
31
27 Av, 5719
|
1
28 Av, 5719
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2
29 Av, 5719
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3
30 Av, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
|
4
1 Elul, 5719
Rosh Chodesh
🕯 17:20
|
5
2 Elul, 5719
Shoftim
✦ 18:51
|
6
3 Elul, 5719
|
Legend
Sydney — August 1959 at a Glance
Sydney has 5 Shabbatot in August 1959 (August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29). Candle lighting moves from 17:01 on August 7 to 17:15 on August 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Sydney changes over the month: from 06:48 sunrise / 17:15 sunset on the 1st (10:26 of daylight) to 06:16 sunrise / 17:35 sunset on the 31st (11:19 of daylight) — a change of +53 minutes across August 1959.
Torah portions read in Sydney during August 1959: Matos Masei, Devarim, Vaeschanan, Eikev, Re'eh.
| August 1959 in Sydney | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 17:01 – 17:15 |
| Hebrew month | Tamuz |
| Holidays & observances | Tisha B'Av (Aug 13)Tu B'Av (Aug 19) |
| Rosh Chodesh | August 5 |
| Daylight change | 10:26 → 11:19 (+53 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 Sydney 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 Sydney.
Tamuz / Av — the Hebrew Months in August 1959
Tamuz (June – July)
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz falls in this month. Rosh Chodesh Tamuz in August 1959 falls on August 5.
Av (July – August)
Tisha B'Av (9th) and Tu B'Av (15th). Rosh Chodesh Av in August 1959 falls on August 5.
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.
Sydney — August 1959 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in August 1959 in Sydney?
There are 5 Shabbatot in August 1959 in Sydney, falling on August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29. Candle lighting ranges from 17:01 to 17:15 local time (Australia/Sydney time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in August 1959?
In August 1959, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Tisha B'Av (August 13); Tu B'Av (August 19). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Tamuz.
When is Rosh Chodesh in August 1959?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in August 1959 falls on August 5, marking the start of Tamuz.