Kislev (Noun)
Meaning
The third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Kislev is the month when Jews gather to light the Hanukkah candles and exchange gifts.
- The first night of Hanukkah usually falls in late Kislev, which often coincides with late November or early December.
- In the modern Hebrew calendar, Kislev is typically 29 or 30 days long, depending on whether the preceding month of Marheshvan has 29 or 30 days.
- Kislev is considered a festive month due to the miracle of the oil that occurred during the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- In some Jewish traditions, Kislev is seen as a time for renewal and spiritual growth, with an emphasis on faith, hope, and charity.