Observing the Month of Aviv and the Leap Year Calendar

Sifrei Devarim 127:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

(Devarim 16:1) "Observe the month of Aviv": Observe the month close to Aviv, so that aviv (the springtide) fall out in its proper time.

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Holidays Divine Justice Egypt Passover Adam Eve

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