Shebat (Noun)
Meaning
The fifth month of the civil year: the eleventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in January and February).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Shebat was one of the key months during which major trade festivals were held in ancient Jewish cities.
- According to Jewish tradition, Shebat marked a turning point in the battle between light and darkness as days gradually lengthened.
- Tu B'Shebat is celebrated during this month as the Jewish equivalent of Arbor Day to plant trees.
- A fast in the middle of Shebat signified an essential rite in commemoration of historical tragic events that transpired in that period.
- A combination of important customs in the ecclesiastical and civil year Shebat emphasizes deep understanding and acknowledgment of community tradition.