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  • proper noun Judaism The first day of a new month in the Jewish calendar.

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Examples

  • The group arrived at the site around 7 on Monday morning to take part in Rosh Chodesh celebrations for the new Jewish month of Adar.

    Trouble for Women of the Wall « Gender Across Borders 2010

  • We are making a Rosh Chodesh sudah and the grand opening of the yeshiva in English

    Israelated - English Israel blogs akivam 2010

  • Adler-Bressler credits Shanks with introducing the synagogue's monthly Rosh Chodesh rituals and the women's retreat.

    J. Weekly 2010

  • Nevertheless, this situation may not be completely admissible to our discussion because it is ultimately very few authorities which permit one to shave in honor of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh (perhaps for the very reason that "you cant have it both ways") and furthermore the shaving is in advance/in honor of the double simcha -- a preparation which must be done in advance.

    Hirhurim - Musings Ari 2010

  • Men and women worshiping at the Western Wall shouted insults at women who gathered for a Rosh Chodesh prayer service Feb. 15.

    J. Weekly 2010

  • On Wednesday the 14 of April we have having a open house and a sudah for Rosh Chodesh in the new location we will davin a 7am and sudah Chalavi, to follow, along with the first shiur from Rav Don Chananen.

    Israelated - English Israel blogs akivam 2010

  • Nevertheless, this situation may not be completely admissible to our discussion because it is ultimately very few authorities which permit one to shave in honor of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh (perhaps for the very reason that "you cant have it both ways") and furthermore the shaving is in advance/in honor of the double simcha -- a preparation which must be done in advance.

    Hirhurim - Musings Ari 2010

  • The group arrived at the site around 7 on Monday morning to take part in Rosh Chodesh celebrations for the new Jewish month of Adar.

    JPost.com - Front Page 2010

  • Rosh Chodesh (New moon) is a sacred time and will always be marked for two days on the calendar.

    The Witch Doctor Is IN Lexa Roséan 2010

  • Men and women worshiping at the Western Wall shouted insults at women who gathered for a Rosh Chodesh prayer service Feb. 15.

    J. Weekly 2010

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