Iyar (Hebrew: אִייָר ‎ or אִיָּר ‎, Standard ʾĪyyar Tiberian ʾĪyyār; from Akkadian: 𒌗 𒄞 itiayari " rosette; blossom") is the eighth month of the civil year (which starts on 1 Tishrei) and the second month of the Jewish religious year (which starts on 1 Nisan) on the Hebrew calendar. The name is Babylonian in origin. It is a month of 29 days.

Iyar Is Both the Eighth and Second Month of the Hebrew Calendar. Both Nisan and Tishrei are referred to as the start of the Jewish calendar. 1 Iyar is the second month from Nisan and month number eight from Tishrei. Read more about the two starts to the Jewish calendar: The Jewish Month. 2. The Torah Has Two Other Names for This Month.

Apr 30, 2014 · Iyar is the second month on the Jewish calendar counting from Nisan. Shortly after the Exodus, the thirsty Israelites reached a well of bitter water. Moses cast a tree into the water, and it miraculously became sweet.

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The second month of the traditional Jewish calendar (as reckoned from the month of Nisan) is called Iyyar (אִיָּיר).

Iyar is a month of tragedy and triumph, encompassing “Yom HaZikaron,” commemorating those who gave their lives for Eretz Yisrael, and “Yom Yerushalayim,” the day marking the return of the Jewish People, with the help of G-d, to their capital city and the Temple Mount.

Iyar is probably the name the exiles adopted during their time in Babylonian. 1 Kings 16:1 refers to Iyar as Ziv (“brightness”) because, during this month, the sun shines most brilliantly, and the summer solstice occurs (at least in the Northern Hemisphere).

Iyar, or Ziv, is a month rich in biblical history and significance. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, as well as the importance of preparation and dedication in the life of faith.

אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the …

R' Moses ben Nachman (Spain and Israel, 1194 – 1270), also known as Nachmanides or Ramban, was a leading Torah scholar, philosopher, physician and kabbalist. His commentary …