Seasons

Historical data

The Hebrew calendar is a unique lunar-solar system, combining the movement of the Moon with the cycle of the Sun. Its complexity lies in the fact that, although the months follow the lunar course, they must at the same time keep pace with the seasons of the year, which are defined by the solar cycle. In order to maintain this delicate balance, the calendar provides for corrections, such as the addition of a piston month in certain years. Significantly, without these adjustments, in a 33-year cycle almost a whole month would be lost from the normal flow of seasons.

This calendar is designed in a way that ensures that important holidays remain firmly linked to the seasons of the year. For example, the month of Nisan - with the festival of Pesach (Passover) - coincides with spring, while Tishri - with the festival of Sukkot (the harvest) - corresponds to autumn. This firm connection reflects a deep sense of continuity and connection to Jewish history and tradition.

Thus, the Jewish calendar remains to this day a coherent and accurate system through which New Moons are calculated and religious and national holidays are celebrated by Jews around the world. It is not only a practical tool for measuring time, but also a living symbol of identity and cultural continuity.