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Tag: Rosh Hodesh
How can I celebrate Rosh Hodesh?
Rosh Hodesh is less hierarchical and more open to creative interpretation than most Jewish occasions/events. The possibilities are endless.
Rabbi Miriam C. Berkowitz
February 14, 2023
Holidays
Rosh Hodesh
Liturgical Changes on Hanukkah
Liturgy on Hanukkah includes Hallel and additions to the Amidah. There are also special Torah readings, maftirs, and haftarot.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
December 8, 2022
Hanukkah
Holidays
(Not) Announcing Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, we do not recite the traditional blessings announcing a new month for a variety of different reasons.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
What is Rosh Hodesh and How is it Observed?
Rosh Hodesh, the first day of every lunar month, is primarily observed through additional prayers and a special Torah reading,
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
June 29, 2022
Holidays
Rosh Hodesh