The Hebrew Months
The Hebrew calendar has 12 months in a regular year and 13 in a leap year. Each month carries unique spiritual qualities, holidays, and traditions. Discover the month you were born in and its deeper meaning.
Tishrei
September–OctoberTishrei is the month of judgment and new beginnings. Those born in Tishrei are said to be balanced, justice-seeking, and spiritually attuned.
Cheshvan
October–NovemberCheshvan represents the power of everyday holiness. Those born in Cheshvan are said to possess deep inner strength and resilience.
Kislev
November–DecemberKislev is the month of trust, dreams, and miracles. Those born in Kislev are said to be optimistic, adventurous, and filled with light.
Tevet
December–JanuaryTevet is the month of righteous anger and holy determination. Those born in Tevet are said to be goal-oriented, disciplined, and capable of finding light in darkness.
Shevat
January–FebruaryShevat is the month of new beginnings and hidden growth. Those born in Shevat are said to be innovative, independent thinkers with deep roots.
Adar
February–MarchAdar is the month of joy, laughter, and divine providence. Those born in Adar are said to be blessed with good fortune, a joyful spirit, and the ability to uplift others.
Adar II
March–April (leap years only)Adar II carries the full joy of Adar amplified. Those born in this month are said to be doubly blessed with joy and possess a rare, special quality.
Nisan
March–AprilNisan is the month of miracles, freedom, and new beginnings. Those born in Nisan are said to be natural leaders with a strong sense of justice and a pioneering spirit.
Iyyar
April–MayIyyar is the month of natural healing and self-improvement. Those born in Iyyar are said to be nurturing, patient, and dedicated to personal growth.
Sivan
May–JuneSivan is the month of Torah, wisdom, and unity. Those born in Sivan are said to be intellectually gifted, communicative, and drawn to learning.
Tammuz
June–JulyTammuz is the month of vision and the power of sight. Those born in Tammuz are said to be perceptive, emotionally deep, and capable of seeing beyond the surface.
Av
July–AugustAv is the month of hearing, comfort, and transformation. Those born in Av are said to have strong leadership qualities, deep empathy, and the ability to bring comfort to others.
Elul
August–SeptemberElul is the month of mercy, introspection, and return. Those born in Elul are said to be thoughtful, detail-oriented, and naturally inclined toward self-improvement.
About the Hebrew Calendar Months
The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar system that has guided the Jewish people for over 3,000 years. Unlike the purely solar Gregorian calendar, the Hebrew months are based on the lunar cycle — each month begins with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and lasts 29 or 30 days.
The religious year begins with Nisan in the spring (the month of the Exodus from Egypt), while the civil year begins with Tishrei in the autumn (the month of Rosh Hashanah and the creation of the world). This dual counting reflects the Jewish understanding that both physical and spiritual renewal are central to the calendar.
To keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, a leap month (Adar II) is added in 7 out of every 19 years. This ensures that Passover always falls in the spring, as commanded in the Torah. The result is a rich, complex calendar in which every month carries its own holidays, Torah readings, and spiritual themes.
Jewish mystical tradition (Kabbalah) teaches that each month is associated with a Hebrew letter, a zodiac sign, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and a specific spiritual power. Understanding these associations can deepen one's connection to the rhythms of the Jewish year and to one's own Hebrew birthday.