Tishri, the first month of the Hebrew calendar, is also known by a few alternative names. One common synonym is Ethanim, which is used in the Book of Kings and describes the time when the Temple was dedicated. Another equivalent is Eitan, which is a combination of the words "ayt" and "nun" and can be translated to mean "firm strength". Tishri can also be called Ha'Asif, which means "the gathering" or "the harvest", as it is a season of bringing in crops. Finally, Tishri is sometimes referred to as Yerach Ha'Etanim, which translates to mean "the month of the strong trees". This emphasizes the idea of strength and resilience that is associated with this time of year.