Rosh Chodesh

7. The Custom for Women to Refrain from Working on Rosh Hodesh

One may work on Rosh Ĥodesh. Ideally, though, one should not do so, as is the law on Ĥol Ha-mo’ed. The rule is that the holier the day, the more it is designated for holy endeavors, and the more one should limit his involvement in work.

Do I say Yaaleh Veyavo, Retzei or both?

The Sanctity of the New Moon

On the Sabbath before the New Moon there is a custom to announce the day (or days) of the week on which it will fall, and to recite a blessing, "that God should renew this coming month for us and the entire Jewish people for goodness and blessing."

What are the basic rules of the Jewish calendar?

Thirty Days has September, April, June, November, Tishrei, Shvat, Nissan, Sivan, Av and sometimes Cheshvan1 and Kislev. How did our empirical calendar become so rigid and predictable in advance? Come with me as we explore the history and foundations of the Jewish calendar!

How Should We Observe Rosh Chodesh?

Chassidic tradition emphasizes the cyclical, rejuvenating nature of time. In this respect Rosh Chodesh is most important. It tells us to stop, to think, and to clarify our role and aspirations in life in general, specifically in serving the Creator.

What if I goofed and said Tikanta Shabbos by Mistake?

Halachot of The special Musaf for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh. Question: I realized in the middle of Musaf this Shabbat, that I was reciting the regular Shabbat Musaf rather than the special Musaf for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh. What should I have done?

A Time for Atonement and Forgiveness

Rosh Chodesh is a good time for self-renewal, and it therefore brings a special sense of joy. But the joy of Rosh Chodesh is not expressed outwardly as is the case with Jewish holidays. We must make an effort to absorb the sanctity of Rosh Chodesh.

The House of David and the New Moon

Haftarat Machar Chodesh

Haftarat Machar Chodesh