- Torah and Jewish Thought
- Women's Mitzva Observance
Rosh Hodesh as Women’s Holiday
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
Sivan 26, 5768
Question
Why is Rosh Hodesh a holiday traditionally associated with women?
Answer
2 explanations are provided by Halacha authorities:
1. That the 12 months of Rosh Chodesh were intended to be a holiday for the 12 tribes. However, when they worshipped the Golden Calf, they lost the holidays; but the women, who did not worship it, still have it.
2. the approximately monthly cycle that is part of a woman’s life, and allows her to celebrate with her husband, is hereby commemorated.
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Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
Was the Rabbi of the Young Israel of Greater Buffalo, the Congregation Darchei Tzedek and also served as a dayan on the Beis Din of Baltimore. Now is a Rabbi in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem. His Shiurim and Q&A can be found on his site: www.rabbikaganoff.com
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