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- Shabbat and Holidays
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Question
Why is the month of Cheshvon called Mar Cheshvon?
Answer
Since it has no festival or any special date within it unlike any other month.
Talmudic calendar
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Adar 1, 5780
When does the Jewish date change on Shabbat and holidays?
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tevet 17, 5786
Writing on Chol HaMoed for College
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 24, 5772
