Both Nisan and Tishrei are referred to as the start of the Jewish calendar. Iyar is the second month from Nisan and month number eight from Tishrei.

Prophetic art depicting the biblical Hebrew month of Iyar.

Transform your space with this illustrated botanical art print, inspired by the healing month of Iyar. Featuring the bright blossoms of chamomile (known as kamomil in Hebrew), it uplifts the important soothing qualities recognized by our Sages (Berakhot 44b:20).

Apr 17, 2023 · Iyar has been a significant month from Biblical times until today. It is filled with historical events of towering spiritual importance. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that took place during this month: 1. On the first day of Iyar following the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel found themselves at Marah (Exodus 15:23 ...

The Hebrew month of Iyar is the second month on the Jewish calendar counting from Nisan. Discover its significance, Israel's connection, and key historical events.

May 8, 2024 · The word Iyar (אייר) is a “roshei teivos” (first letter acronym) of “אני יי רופאך,” which means “I am God, your healer.” Iyar’s healing power is connected to a special light contained within the month, which was originally called “ziv”, or lustrous brightness.

Although Iyar does not contain many “special days,” every single day of the month is included in the Counting of the Omer. This month is a period of introspection and self-refinement, as we prepare ourselves to receive the Torah and the Spirit anew on Pentecost.

On the Torah's calendar, the month of Iyyar falls between the great month of redemption (i.e., Nisan) and the great month of revelation (Sivan), and is therefore primarily commemorated as a "month of passage" leading up to the awesome revelation given at Sinai (mattan Torah).

May 22, 2024 · This month’s zine features photos of Lag B’Omer celebrations from the JMM Collections and an illustration created by Naomi Rose Weintraub, JMM Public Art Coordinator.

The month of Iyar links Passover to Shavuot, and so brings us from birth to betrothal. Let’s look more closely at what’s happening. Every Hebrew month has a unique sense attributed to that month, and corresponds to a different part of the body. The special sense of this month is hirhur—thinking, ruminating. According to Rabbi Tsadok, it ...