Months
how many days is there in the month of tevet?
29
what are the three names of the Rabi's that gave their opinion on time?
Seforno, Rambam and the Rav Hirsch
how long does it take for the earth to complete one rotation around the its axis?
24 hours
is Hanouka a holiday from the torah or the sages?
Sages
What was the first month of the original jewish calendar?
Nissan
why is it day in Isreal and night in Montreal
because they are at two different spot on the earth so they cant have sun at the same time
What is the Hebrew calendar based on?
it is based off the moon
What are the different types of names for the Months?
Canaanite, Numbered and Babylonian names
What is Rav Hirsch opinion?
We get to be reminded of our connection with god every month
How many days does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days
how does the hebrew calendar differ from the Christian calendar?
the christian one is solar based.
What is the equivalent of "bul" in the jewish calendar?
Cheshvan
who's opinion is this?: "Only people with expertise in a court can decide when the new months are - for you (your judges) to decide what to do with time"
Rambam's opinion
How many days does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
27 days OR 29 days
What are the months that dont have any holidays in it?
Elul, Av, Tamuz, Cheshvan
Ziv
What was seforno's opinion on time?
He says that back then, you had no control over time but know you do.
How do the phases of the Moon influence the Hebrew calendar?
Each new month begins with the appearance of the new moon
Who said this: "This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you."
G-D