- Torah and Jewish Thought
- Women's Mitzva Observance
Rosh Hodesh as Women’s Holiday
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.

Berachot for women
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 17 Kislev 5766

Women blowing the Shofar
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 28 Av 5766

women’s profession
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tammuz 22, 5780

Female "rabbis"
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 10 Cheshvan 5766

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

Plucking facial hair
Iyyar 24, 5768

Latest time for Mincha
Tammuz 4, 5768

Hair cut
Sivan 22, 5768

Length of Sukka walls
Tammuz 1, 5768
Genesis 24: 2-9 – Put your hand under my thigh
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Tevet 26, 5770

Exercise on Shabbat
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 9 Nisan 5763

Exercise on Shabbat
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 9 Nisan 5763

When does the Jewish day begin?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 10, 5775
Apartment Eviction
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Shevat 9, 5783
Praying with people placing Tefillin on forehead?
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Shevat 9, 5783

Talmud
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 4, 5783
