Difference between revisions of "Hebrew Calendar"
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Revision as of 02:45, 24 January 2007
The Hebrew Calendar consists of 12 months in a non-leap year and 13 months in a leap year. According to the Book of Exodus, each month was referenced by a number from 1 to 12 (i.e. first month, second month, third month, etc). However, sometime during the Babylonian Exile each month became associated with a Babylonian name. [1]
Calendar Comparison Table
| Number | Babylonian Name | Gregorian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nisan | March-April |
| 2 | Iyar | April-May |
| 3 | Sivan | May-June |
| 4 | Tammuz | June-July |
| 5 | Av | July-August |
| 6 | Elul | August-September |
| 7 | Tishri | September-October |
| 8 | Cheshvan | October-November |
| 9 | Kislev | November-December |
| 10 | Tevet | December-January |
| 11 | Shevat | January-February |
| 12 | Adar or Adar I (leap years) | February-March |
| 13 | Adar II (leap years) |
