Kislev is the ninth month of the Jewish calendar, which usually falls between November and December. The word Kislev comes from the Akkadian word "Kislimu," meaning covering or protection. Synonyms for the word Kislev include "Chislev," which is the same month name but with a slightly different pronunciation, and "Kislew," which is an alternate transliteration of the word. Additionally, some people refer to Kislev as the "Month of Dreams," while others call it the "Month of Miracles" due to the miraculous events that took place during the festival of Hanukkah, which falls during this month.