5779 MONTHLY CALENDAR Calendar for the Hebrew Months. HRTI

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1 5779 MONTHLY CALENDAR Calendar for the Hebrew Months HRTI

2 September Sep Sep Sep 2018 The month of Tishrei begins the period of autumn. The tribe corresponding to this month is Ephraim. Tishrei is linked with the Tribe of Ephraim, who was Joseph s second son. When Ephraim was born Joseph said, For G-d hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction, as such His name means doubly fruitful. The root word for his name means to bear fruit. This word is the same word used in Genesis 1:22 when G-d said, be fruitful and multiply. In the Bible, Tishrei is called Ethanim, which means to have enduring strength. It was named Ethanim because of the ancient streams that continued to flow in Jerusalem. For this reason it is known as the month of the strong or the month of the ancients (Yerach Ha eitanim). This gives us the picture of the Ancient of Days who sits upon His throne who will never be removed. Deuteronomy 11:12 says, the eyes of Elohim thy G-d are always upon it (Israel), from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year. This month is opportune time to realign with the eyes of G-d and be strengthened by the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).

3 October Sep Oct Oct Oct 2018 The month of Cheshvan is the second month of the period of autumn. The tribe corresponding to the month of autumn is Manasseh. Every year we have access to a double portion as we align with Elohim (G-d) during the autumn season. Historically the month of Cheshvan is the month that the flood began and ended. When the waters assuaged and the fountains of the deep were stopped, humanity was given a new lease on life on the earth through Noah and his family. G-d had chosen to destroy His creation because man had become so wicked that his imagination was only evil continually. Mankind had chosen to pursue only evil and turn away from his created purpose, which is to be the dwelling of G-d and establish His image on the earth.

4 November Nov 2018 The month of Kislev is the third month of the period of autumn. The tribe corresponding to the month of autumn are Benjamin. Kislev is also linked with the Tribe of Benjamin, who was Jacob s second son born to Rachel. When Benjamin was born his mother in her dying breath named him Benoni, which means son of sorrow. Jacob renamed him Benjamin, which means son of the right hand or son of strength. When Jacob blessed him he said, Benjamin shall ravine as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil. When Moses blessed him he said, The beloved of Elohim (G-d) shall dwell in safety by him; and Elohim (G-d) shall cover him all day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders. During this month we have the opportunity to be renewed in faith and enter into a new level of rest knowing that our G-d is able to supply our needs according to His riches and glory. When King David found himself excommunicated from the common wealth of Israel and running for his life after being anointed King he said, In You, O,יהוה I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. Incline Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be a rock of refuge to me, A house of defense to save me. For You are my rock and my stronghold; For Your Name s sake lead me and guide me. Bring me out of the net which they have hidden for me, For You are my stronghold. Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O יהוה Ěl of truth.. The actions of others may have an effect on our quality of life but if we trust in Elohim (G-d) we will find ourselves in the place of wholeness.

5 December Dec Dec 2018 The month of Tevet is the first month of the winter season. The tribe corresponding to this month of winter is Dan. Every year during the winter season we have an opportunity to subdue our carnal nature, see what we have not seen and allow Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) to empower us to judge all things correctly. This is so important because it allows us to finish this season of blessing well and position ourselves to begin a new cycle of G-d s blessing again during Pesach (Passover). Tevet is linked with the Tribe of Dan, who was Jacob s first son born to Bilhah Rachel s handmaid and his fifth born son overall. When Dan was born Rachel said, G-d hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son, as such his name means a judge. The root word for his name means to subdue or to judge

6 January Jan Jan 2019 The month of Shevat is the second month of the winter season. The tribe corresponding to this months of winter is Asher. Asher was Jacob s second son born to Zilpah Leah s handmaid and his seventh born son overall. When Asher was born Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed, as such his name means happy. The root word for his name means to be upright or to advance in the right way. When Jacob blessed Asher he said, Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. When Moses blessed Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil. Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Asher was the tribe that G-d favored more than any other tribe. His territory in Israel was known for its wheat, oil, wine, bread and the new wine signifying the fullness of G-d s blessing.

7 February Feb Feb 2019 The month of Adar is the third month of the winter season. The tribe corresponding to these months of winter is Naphtali. Naphtali was Jacob s second son born to Bilhah Rachel s handmaid. When Naphtali was born Rachel said, With great wrestling s have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali, as such his name means wrestling. The root word for his name means to be crafty or deceitful. When Jacob blessed Naphtali he said, Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. When Moses blessed Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favor, and full of the blessing of Elohim: possess thou the west and the south. Naphtali was the tribe filled with favor. Nazareth, which was within his territory, was where Y'shua grew up and began His ministry.

8 March Mar Mar 2019 Adar 2

9 April Apr Apr 2019 The month of Nissan is the first month of the spring season. The tribe corresponding to this month of spring are Judah. This season begins with Pesach (Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread) which celebrates the Lamb of G-d who took away the sins of the world. We also begin Counting the Omer this month which leads us into Shavuot (Feast of Pentecost) where we receive fresh provision and power as Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) activates His fruits within us. Judah, who was Jacob s fourth son born to Leah. When Judah was born Leah said, Now will I praise Elohim, as such his name means praise. The root word for his name means to extend one s hands in reverence or worship. When Jacob blessed Judah he said, Judah, you are he whom your brethren shall praise; your hand shall be in the neck of your enemies; your father s children shall bow down before you. Judah is a lion s whelp; from the prey, my son, you are gone up; he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. When Moses blessed Judah he said, Hear, Elohim, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people; let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou a help to him from his enemies. Judah always went first into battle revealing to us the importance of our praise to G-d in overcoming the HaSatan (the Devil).

10 May May May May May 2019 The month of Iyar is the second month of the spring season. The tribe corresponding to this month of spring is Issachar. Issachar, who was Jacob s fifth son born to Leah. When Issachar was born Leah said, G-d has given me my wages because I gave my servant to my husband, as such his name means there is recompense. The root words for his name, nasa and sakar, mean to lift up or to bear and wages of one hired. When Jacob blessed Issachar he said, Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds. He saw that a resting place was good, and that the land was pleasant, so he bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant at forced labor. When Moses blessed Issachar he said, "Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and Issachar, in your tents. They shall call peoples to their mountain; there they offer right sacrifices; for they draw from the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand. This is the only time we see Moses release a blessing that links two tribes. This reveals to us the importance of alignment.

11 June Jun Jun 2019 The month of Sivan is the third month of the spring season. The tribe corresponding to the month of spring is Issachar. Zebulun, who was Jacob s sixth son born to Leah. When Zebulun was born Leah said, G-d hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons, as such his name means exalted. The root word for his name, zabal, means to inhabit or to dwell with. When Jacob blessed Zebulun he said, Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. When Moses blessed Zebulun he said, "Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and Issachar, in your tents. They shall call peoples to their mountain; there they offer right sacrifices; for they draw from the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand. This is the only time we see Moses release a blessing that links two tribes. This reveals to us the importance of alignment evident this month.

12 July Jul 2019 The month of Tamuz is the first month of the summer season. The tribe corresponding to this month of spring is Reuben. Reuben, who was Jacob s first son born to Leah. When Reuben was born Leah said, Surely Elohim hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me, as such his name means behold a son. The root word for his name, raah, means to see or to behold. When Jacob blessed Reuben he said, Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength, the child of my vigorous youth. You are first in rank and first in power. But you are as unruly as a flood, and you will be first no longer. For you went to bed with my wife; you defiled my marriage couch. When Moses blessed Reuben he said, Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few. This reveals to us how unbridled desires cause us to forfeit our birth right but as we behold the Son we become heirs of the promise.

13 August Aug Aug 2019 Av is the second month of the summer season where we press through the narrow place to experience a new level of G-d s glory. Av is linked with the Tribe of Simeon, who was Jacob s second son born to Leah. When Simeon was born Leah said, Because Elohim hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon, as such his name means to hear with acceptance. The root word for his name, shama, means to hear, to listen to or to obey. When Jacob blessed Simeon, or cursed in this case, he said, Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honor, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will, they digged down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. When Moses blessed the sons of Israel he did not mention Simeon. Most scholars believe that this was because of the curse that Jacob pronounced over his anger in slaying the men of Shechem along with Levi. Simeon ended up as Jacob had proclaimed; scattered among the other Tribes of Israel.

14 September Sep Sep Oct Oct S Sep 2019 New Year 5780 Rosh Chodesh Tirshrei Elul is the last month of the summer season. Elul is linked with the Tribe of Gad, who was Jacob s first son born to Leah s handmaid Zilpah. When Gad was born Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad, as such his name means a troop. The root word for his name, guwd, means to invade, to attack or to press. When Jacob blessed Gad he said, Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last. When Moses blessed Gad he said, And of Gad he said, blessed be he that enlarged Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head. And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of Elohim, and his judgments with Israel.