Ata Yatzarta – An Unusual Beracha

In honor of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh…

In honor of Shabbos Rosh Chodesh…

Kiddush Levanah

Can I be mekadeish the levanah when there is just a slight cloud cover? Am I permitted to be mekadeish the levanah either before it gets fully dark or during the post-dawn, pre-sunrise morning hours? Did the Rif not write on this topic? Why not?

Do I say Yaaleh Veyavo, Retzei or both?

Ata Yatzarta – An unusual Beracha

The Prayer of Shabbat - Rosh Chodesh

Shabbos is our acknowledgement of Hashem as Creator of the Universe, whereas Rosh Chodesh demonstrates the role of mankind as the purpose of the Creation of this world. Shabbat, which demonstrates the Creation of the universe, together with Rosh Chodesh, which demonstrates Man’s role in Creation warrant a special beracha and a special declaration of G-d creating the world.

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!

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?