1. Rosh Hodesh - Noun
2. Rosh Hodesh - Proper noun
(Judaism) the beginning of each month in the Jewish calendar; marked by a special liturgy
Source: WordNetI 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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet