Kislev

noun

Kis·​lev ˈki-sləf 

: the third month of the civil year or the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table

Examples of Kislev in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev, which falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar most Americans use in their everyday life, and lasts for eight days. — Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025

The festival begins on 25 Kislev, in the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, thus its dates in the Gregorian calendar vary each year, typically falling in November or December. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025

The first day of Hanukkah in the Hebrew calendar is the 25th day of the ninth religious month of Kislev. — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Hanukkah always begins on the eve of the 25th day of Kislev, which is the ninth month in the Jewish calendar. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025

The holiday begins on the 25th day of Kislev each year, the ninth month of the Jewish calendar. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025

Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the 25th of December on the Gregorian calendar, and Hanukkah starting on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024

Hanukkah always starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

Hanukkah is always observed on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. — James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Kislēw

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above