Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Tevet
Noun
/ˈtɛvɛt/
Definition
Tevet is the fourth month of the civil year in the Hebrew calendar and the tenth month in the ecclesiastical year, which usually falls in December to January of the Gregorian calendar.
Examples
- Tevet is a time for reflection and remembrance for many Jewish people.
- During the month of Tevet, many observe the fast of the Tenth of Tevet.
Meaning
Tevet is significant in Jewish tradition and is often associated with the events of the siege of Jerusalem during the Babylonian exile.
Synonyms
- Hebrew month
- Winter month
