What is another word for heshvan?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛʃvan] (IPA) 
Heshvan, also known as Marheshvan, is the eighth month on the Hebrew calendar. This month is marked by its lack of major holidays or festivals, leading to the alternative names "bitter Heshvan" or "empty Heshvan." However, Heshvan is still a significant month for Jews as it marks the beginning of the rainy season and the time for planting crops. Synonyms for Heshvan include Cheshvan, Kislev II, or the Second Month of Winter. In the Jewish tradition, Heshvan is also referred to as "Yerah," meaning "moisture" or "dampness," referring to the rainfall that begins during this month. Regardless of its reputation for mundanity, Heshvan remains an important part of the Jewish calendar and symbolizes new beginnings.
