The Hebrew Calendar, an exquisite embodiment of Jewish heritage, is a sophisticated blend of time and tradition. Rooted in ancient times, this lunisolar calendar harmonizes religious rituals with everyday life. Each month, from Nisan to Adar, mirrors the rich tapestry of Jewish culture, with events like Passover in Nisan and Purim in Adar. Elul calls for introspection, while Tishrei heralds Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This calendar is not just a means of keeping time, but a perpetual journey through history and faith.
Tishrei is the dearest of months, as it is the seventh month since Nissan, the month of redemption and Jewish independence. Tishrei is characterized as the most satiated of months because it is filled with more mitzvot and festivals than any other month of the year. The word seven is associated with the feeling of being satisfied.
Elul is the sixth of the twelve months of the Jewish calendar. It is called the month of repentance, the month of mercy and the month of forgiveness. Elul follows the months of Tammuz and Av, the months in which Israel’s two great sins were committed, that of the golden calf and that of the spies.
The Hebrew month of Av (or Menachem-Av, the consoler of Av) is the fifth of the twelve months of the Jewish calendar. The name Av means “father.” It derives from the root which means to will or desire.
