Ḥeshvan
Jewish month
Also known as: Marḥeshvan
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Jewish calendar
- In Judaism: Lunisolar structure
…30 days each (except for Ḥeshvan and Kislev, which sometimes have either 29 or 30 days) and totals 353, 354, or 355 days per year. The average lunar year (354 days) is adjusted to the solar year (3651/4 days) by the periodic introduction of leap years in order…
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place in Jewish religious year
- In Jewish religious year: Months and notable days
…Torah (Rejoicing of the Law) Ḥeshvan, or Marḥeshvan (October–November) Kislev (November–December) 25 Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication) begins Ṭevet (December–January) 2–3 Hanukkah ends 10 ʿAsara be-Tevet (Fast of Tevet 10) Shevaṭ
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