Hebrew Word of the Day
Friday, April 10, 2026
שָׁנָה
Year
sha-NAH
The Jewish year follows a lunisolar calendar that is both ancient and sophisticated, with months based on the moon and periodic leap months to align with solar seasons. The current Hebrew year count begins from the traditional date of creation. Each year has a cyclical rhythm of holidays, Torah readings, and agricultural seasons that gives Jewish life its distinctive temporal structure.
Example
שָׁנָה חֲדָשָׁה, הַתְחָלָה חֲדָשָׁה.
A new year, a new beginning.
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