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12 Kislev

12 כִּסְלֵו

The Month of Kislev (כִּסְלֵו)

Kislev is the month of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, which begins on the 25th. It is associated with trust in God (bitachon), as the Hebrew root of Kislev (כסל) relates to trust and confidence. The short winter days are illuminated by the increasing light of the Chanukah menorah, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the rededicated Holy Temple.

Born in Kislev

Kislev is the month of trust, dreams, and miracles. Those born in Kislev are said to be optimistic, adventurous, and filled with light.

Holidays: Chanukah (begins 25 Kislev)

Full guide to the month of Kislev

Mazal: Sagittarius (Keshet)

The Bow (Keshet) represents trust and faith aimed heavenward. Kabbalistic teachings connect Kislev's mazal to bitachon — deep trust in God. Just as the archer aims with confidence, those born under Keshet are visionary optimists who aim high and trust in divine providence.

When Does 12 Kislev Fall?

Year 5787Sunday, November 22, 2026
Year 5788Sunday, December 12, 2027
Year 5789Thursday, November 30, 2028
Year 5790Monday, November 19, 2029
Year 5791Sunday, December 8, 2030
Year 5792Thursday, November 27, 2031

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