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How does a Jewish woman celebrate Rosh Chodesh?
By Chana Weisberg
Chana 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) ...
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New or Full: Which is the "Greater" Moon?
A Chassidic Understanding of Rosh Chodesh
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Why is the Redemption, the moment of our consummate fulfillment, analogous to the moon's rebirth, a moment when it emits only a diminutive and weak crescent of light?
Spirituality » Essays » New or Full: Which is the "Greater" Moon?
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Rosh Chodesh
The Jewish Calendar
Rosh Chodesh, the head of the month, plays a big role in the Jewish calendar, where the lunar cycle is front and center. Learn how the Jewish calendar works.
Video » The Deed » Rosh Chodesh
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Why is Rosh Chodesh sometimes one day and sometimes two?
By Naftali Silberberg
The practice of the Sanhedrin in ancient times is the reason for Rosh Chodesh being one or two days -- depending on the month.
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why is Rosh Chodesh sometimes one day and sometimes two?
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Months
The Lunar Cycle The Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles. The lunar cycle which the Jewish calendar follows is called a synodic month, not to be confused with the sidereal month, the amount of time it takes for the moon to complete an orbit around ...
Jewish Calendar » About » Months
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Revealing the Spiritual in Nature
By Noson Gurary
Kabbalah teaches that every Rosh Chodesh brings a unique new spiritual light.
Kabbalah Online » Holidays » New Moon » Revealing the Spiritual in Nature
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Walk and See
By Omer Yisroel Furmanski
Kabbalah explains the connection between the Hebrew months of Sivan and Tammuz
Kabbalah Online » Holidays » New Moon » Walk and See
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The Laws of Rosh Chodesh
The beginning, "head," of the Jewish month
By Eliezer Wenger
The Jewish calendar follows the lunar year. The renewal of the moon marks the beginning of the month; special laws apply on this day
Jewish Practice » Miscellaneous » The Laws of Rosh Chodesh
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Riding with the Moon
By Yanki Tauber
Did you ever wonder why our calendar has both weeks and months? Why follow two different cycles that never add up?
Spirituality » Insights & Readings » By Yanki Tauber » Riding with the Moon
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The Lunar Files
By Tzvi Freeman
It was an eerie feeling as the orbit of the planets suddenly swung into reverse. The moon was no longer receiving and reflecting light; as though sucked inwards, radiance flowed from the moon to the sun...
Spirituality » Sci-Fi & Fantasy » Heaven Exposed » The Lunar Files
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