Kislev - Definition and Overview

Kislev (כִּסְלֵו, Standard Hebrew Kislev, Tiberian Hebrew Kislēw: from Akkadian kislimu) is the third month of the ecclesiastical year and the ninth month of the civil year on the Hebrew calendar. It is an autumn month of 30 days, except in years of 353 or 383 days when it has 29 days.

Holidays in Kislev

• Chanukah - Kislev 25 to Tevet 2 (or Tevet 3 if Kislev is short)

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