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Rosh Chodesh (New Moon)
The monthly celebration of the new moon — a semi-holiday with special prayers.
📅 January 1🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of each month in the Hebrew lunar calendar. It is traditionally associated with women, who refused to donate jewelry for the Golden Calf.
✦ How It Is Observed
Special Hallel psalms, Musaf (additional) prayer, Torah reading, many women refrain from heavy labor. Birkat HaChodesh announced the previous Shabbat.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.