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The Jewish perpetual calendar was arranged in a manner that ensures that the first day of Rosh Hashanah will never fall on Sunday, Wednesday or Friday.According to many, this rule took effect when the perpetual calendar was put in place in the 4th century...
Our sages tell us that the Jews count based on the moon and are compared to the moon.
An observant Jew recently joined my staff. He is a reliable employee, an honest man and a hard worker. But for the past few weeks he has been telling us that he needs to leave early on Fridays to be home in time for the Sabbath and the same on the eve of ...
Why is Rosh Chodesh, the holiday that marks the entry of a new Jewish month, considered a "women's holiday"?
In the pre-Babylonian era, we find in the Scriptures only four months on the calendar that are identified by name: The first month (Nissan): Aviv Exodus 13:4. Literally, “spring” or “ripening.” The second month (Iyar): Ziv I Kings 6:1 and 6:37. Literally,...
Question: What is the appropriate way for a Jewish woman to celebrate Rosh Chodesh? I would like to start this tradition, as I have two little girls and I think that it would be wonderful to do this together. Answer: Rosh Chodesh, the day (or days) that c...
Indeed it is customary to remove the tefillin on Rosh Chodesh before starting the Musaf prayer. Two reasons are given for this practice: 1) In many communities, the liturgy for the Musaf kedushah begins with the words "Keter Yitnu L'cha," ("A crown is giv...
What's the big deal about Rosh Chodesh, the "New Moon," when the moon is hardly visible; shouldn't we celebrate instead the middle of the month when the moon is round and perfect?
The practice of the Sanhedrin in ancient times is the reason for Rosh Chodesh being one or two days -- depending on the month.
What actually occurred on the first Rosh Hashanah, more than 5700 years ago? What are we commemorating?
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