The name of the fifth month of the civil year and the eleventh month of the ecclesiastical year means “strike” and refers to the heavy rains expected this time of year. Sheva corresponds in Jewish astrology to דלי (deli, meaning bucket) and to Aquarius, whose nature is wind. In the middle of winter, weather has always been on our minds. In 2026, 19 January is 1 Shevat 5786. Other years are different.
Book of Months