Jewish months are part of the Hebrew calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar. Adar, Elul, Iyar, Nisan, and Shebat are all Jewish months. Adar is the twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar and is known as the month of joy. Elul is the sixth month of the Hebrew calendar and is a time of repentance in preparation for the High Holidays. Iyar is the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar and is a time of spiritual growth. Nisan is the first month of the Hebrew calendar and marks the beginning of the year. Shebat is the second month of the Hebrew calendar and is a time of renewal.