Rosh Chodesh
Blessing of the New Moon
On the last Shabbat of the Hebrew month, the cantor stands with the Torah scroll in his or her arms, and announces the day of the coming week on which the New Moon, Rosh Chodesh, will fall. The announcement is preceded and followed by particularly melodious prayers for a blessed month.
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Rosh Chodesh 101
Brush up on the basics of Rosh Chodesh, the new Jewish month.
Blessing the New Moon
The ritual of blessing the moon is not widely practiced--but carries deep spiritual meaning.
Women
Women
Women's association with the new moon dates far back in history.
Moon
Celebrating the new moon has special significance for women.
Traditions & Rituals
Rosh Chodesh Groups
Starting and growing a Rosh Chodesh group.
Resources
A list of sourcebooks for Rosh Chodesh groups.
History
Yom Kippur Katan
A fast day associated with the new moon.
Traditional Texts
Gleanings from the Torah and rabbinic literature about Rosh Chodesh.