ראש חודש כסלו
Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2020
Find the exact dates for Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2020 (5781), including when it begins and ends.
When is Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2020?
Observed on
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Rosh Chodesh Kislev falls in November or December. It can be one or two days.
Significance
Kislev is the month of miracles and light, containing Chanukah. The new month heralds the approach of the Festival of Lights.
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Prayers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Kislev
Kislev is the month of Chanukah, which begins on the 25th. It is associated with light, miracles, and the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Greeks. The month falls during the darkest time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, making the theme of increasing light through the Chanukah candles especially resonant.
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo in the Amidah and Birkat Hamazon, the special Torah reading from Numbers 28:1-15, and Musaf. Tachanun is omitted. As Kislev approaches, communities begin preparing for Chanukah, reviewing the laws of candle lighting and gathering supplies.
About Rosh Chodesh Kislev in 2020
Rosh Chodesh Kislev (ראש חודש כסלו) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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