Rosh Hodesh
Speech parts
1. Rosh Hodesh - Noun
2. Rosh Hodesh - Proper noun
Meaning
(Judaism) the beginning of each month in the Jewish calendar; marked by a special liturgy
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Examples
I stayed for the Kiddush after a Rosh Hodesh service and said “L’chaim” over shot glasses of excellent Canadian club and Crown Royal offered, perhaps surprisingly, with matzah as well as mini pitas.
Upon my arrival, the Old City greeted me with an unexpected holiday — the Jewish month of Adar began Feb. 16. The Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles and the beginning of a new month is the festival of Rosh Hodesh.