What does "tishrei" mean?

The first month of the civil year and the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, after Elul and before Cheshvan.

What is a synonym for "tishrei"?

Common synonyms include: ethanim.

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The first month of the civil year and the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, after Elul and before Cheshvan. Judaism
"This year, due to the fact that the 24th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei falls on Shabbat, the ceremonies will be held on Sunday, the 25th of Tishrei, as they will be every year when the 24th of Tishrei falls on Shabbat."

"Tishrei is the first month of the Hebrew year."

Borrowed from Hebrew תִּשְׁרֵי (tishré, tishréi, “Tishrei”).

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