The Hebrew Month of Kislev
Kislev (or Chislev) is the ninth month on the Jewish calendar, counting from Nisan. It is best known for the holiday of Chanukah, which begins on 25 Kislev. The message of Chanukah is the eternal power of light over darkness—good over evil. Aside from commemorating the miraculous victory of the small Jewish army over the mighty Syrian-Greek empire, Chanukah celebrates the miracle of the oil. When the Jews sought to light the Temple menorah after the war, they found only one small jug of pure oil. Miraculously, the one-day supply burned for eight days, and the sages instituted the eight-day festival of Chanukah during which we kindle the menorah nightly.
In this month, we celebrate the redemption of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Chassidism, who had been imprisoned on false charges by the czarist regime. These charges were reflective of spiritual charges brought against him for openly teaching the deepest insights of Torah. On the 19th of Kislev, he was freed, paving the way both physically and spiritually to continue teaching Chassidism. This day is referred to as the “New Year of Chassidism.”
12 Facts About the Month of Kislev You Should Know This month, which ends with Chanukah, is a happy time in Chabad tradition.
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I heard in the spirit the word that I don’t know the meaning of it but I know it’s a Jewish month the word was chislev
Baruch Hashem! The Reach HaKodesh must be showing you something!
Chanukah is written in English in different ways , but the meaning doesn't change: it was cleaning the Temple of the desecration the Greek Syrians who had introduced -knowing quite well that Jews' belief is based on an unseen and powerful G-d. that took us out of Egypt.
Chanukah was made possible by the war of the Hashmonaim, which are also known as Maccabim. Makab is a hammer, and the oldest son was tough as a hammer. They were a tiny band that had not fallen in love with the Greek culture that is so attractive , and less restrictive than Judaism.
Chanukah is the only holiday that is is not in the Torah because it was decided not to include it when it was questioned what was this festival? Despite the lack of inclusion, the people were ready to celebrate, and that is when the miracle oil occurs that gives sanctity to the Holiday.
Chanukiah is the word for the type of menorah.
Presents? it is a latter addition ! playing with a dreidl and receiving small change from fam