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Gematria Calendar

The gematria calendar is a traditional Jewish calendar system that assigns numerical values to Hebrew letters to determine the dates of Jewish holidays and other significant events. The term "gematria" (גימטריה) refers to the practice of assigning numerical values to Hebrew letters, which is then used to calculate dates based on the sum of these values. This calendar system is deeply rooted in Jewish mysticism and has been used for centuries to align the Jewish lunar calendar with the solar year. The gematria calendar is particularly important in Kabbalistic traditions, where it is used to uncover hidden meanings and connections within the Hebrew text. While the gematria calendar is not as widely used today as the standard Jewish calendar, it remains a significant tool for scholars and practitioners of Jewish mysticism. Translations of the term "gematria" include "גימטריה" in Hebrew, "Gematria" in Spanish, and "Gematrie" in German.