It is based on the lunar calendar. The lunar month lasts approximately 29 days ½ days. Twelve months moles have 354 days.
The lunar cycle lasts 11 days and a more quarter compared to the solar year, this difference generates every three years, an increase of 1 month. Due to this particular occasion every two or three years a month is added to the calendar. That year has appointed two months called Adar. The current year in the Hebrew calendar is: 5761-2000
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