Chislev

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A month in the Jewish calendar that usually falls in November and December

noun

: Chislev

Hanukkah usually begins in the month of Chislev according to the Jewish calendar.

Examples

In many years, Chislev falls in late November.
The festival fell on the twenty-fifth day of Chislev this year.
Many significant events in Jewish history occurred during the month of Chislev.
Chislev is often celebrated with various festivals.
Hanukkah usually begins in the month of Chislev according to the Jewish calendar.
Many significant events in Jewish history occurred during the month of Chislev.
The festival fell on the twenty-fifth day of Chislev this year.

Synonyms

Kislev

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A month in the Jewish calendar that usually falls in November or December

has identical meaning but is an alternative spelling used for the same month

Surface Forms

Chislev singular

Chislevs plural

Etymology

Chislev comes from the Hebrew month name Kislev, which likely goes back to an older name used long ago in the Near East. A helpful way to remember Chislev is that it falls in November–December and often includes Hanukkah, so the word points to that 'month' in the Jewish calendar.