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Meaning of kislev
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kislev (n)
the third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December)
kislev Sentence Examples
- Kislev is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to November-December.
- During Kislev, the miracle of Hanukkah took place, when a single cruse of oil burned for eight days.
- Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days during Kislev.
- The name Kislev may derive from the Akkadian word "kislimu," meaning "month of snow."
- Kislev is a time of heavy rainfall in Israel, with temperatures ranging from mild to cold.
- The Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, which marks the beginning of the new year for trees, falls in the month of Kislev.
- Kislev is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, in the Book of Zechariah, as the time when the prophet Zechariah received a vision.
- The Hebrew word "Kislev" appears 13 times in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible).
- In ancient times, Kislev was a time of great agricultural activity in Israel, with farmers preparing for the spring harvest.
- Kislev is a time of reflection and renewal for many Jews, as it marks the transition from one year to the next.
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the third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December)
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Kislev is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to November-December.
During Kislev, the miracle of Hanukkah took place, when a single cruse of oil burned for eight days.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight days during Kislev.
The name Kislev may derive from the Akkadian word "kislimu," meaning "month of snow."
