Tag: Rosh Hodesh

This week, we read 1 Samuel 20, the story of Jonathan helping David escape from King Saul, in conjunction with Parashat Achrei Mot.

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

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

On Rosh Hashanah, we do not recite the traditional blessings announcing a new month for a variety of different reasons.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 21, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Rosh Hodesh, the first day of every lunar month, is primarily observed through additional prayers and a special Torah reading,

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas June 29, 2022 Holidays Rosh Hodesh

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