Adar

Does a Jewish Year Really Have 13 Months?

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I have a question. Are there thirteen months in a Jewish year?What does the year of double Adar mean? What is its significance and what spiritual implications are there? I appreciate you being there. Mariam S. Dear Mariam, The answer to your question is both yes and no. Most years, the Jewish year consists of...

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The Joy of Sadness

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A ‘Your Mother’s Guidance’ post by Rebecca Masinter Ancient Jewish wisdom draws a connection between two months of the Jewish year that at first glance seem to stand in opposition to each other. We are told:  Just as when [the month of] Av enters, our joy is diminished, so too, when [the month of] Adar...

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