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Kislev

Kislev

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A month in the Jewish calendar that usually falls in November or December
  • noun
: Kislev
  • Hanukkah usually begins in the month of Kislev on the Jewish calendar.

Examples

  • In Kislev, many families celebrate Hanukkah.

  • The month of Kislev begins with the new moon.

  • Many important events in Jewish history are commemorated during Kislev.

  • This year, Kislev fell entirely in December, which is uncommon.

  • Hanukkah usually begins in the month of Kislev on the Jewish calendar.

  • This year, Kislev fell entirely in December, which is uncommon.

  • In Kislev, many families celebrate Hanukkah.

Synonyms

Chislev
vsKislev
9.9

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

has identical meaning but follows the alternative spelling form

Surface Forms

Kislev singular

Etymology

The word Kislev was borrowed long ago from an old Babylonian month name and became the Hebrew name for this part of the year. A helpful way to remember Kislev is that it usually falls in November–December and often includes Hanukkah, so Kislev today is the name of the 'month' when early winter and light festivals arrive.