The Fascinating Hebrew Calendar

It’s easy to become confused with the dates for Jewish holidays because they are not based on the solar calendar we use. They are tied to the Hebrew calendar, which is lunar—and a marvel of Scripture, ancient astronomy, and creative mathematical reckonings. That is why the first night of Hanukkah in 2016, for example, fell on Christmas Eve. But in 2017 Hanukkah began on December 12. This y

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