New Moon

When should Birkat HaLevanah be recited, and what happens if the moon is covered by clouds? Learn the key halachot about timing, Shabbat, mourning, and more.

Discover how the Talmud’s calculation of the lunar cycle closely matches modern scientific measurements and what this reveals about the Hebrew calendar and Torah wisdom

Why knowing the molad matters before Birkat HaChodesh and how the lunar cycle shapes the Jewish month

Why Sanctifying the New Moon Was the First Commandment of Freedom