Tefillah Outlined #148: Introduction to ראש חודש

Tefillah Outlined #148: Introduction to ראש חודש

From Tefillah Outlined by Rabbi Moshe Rothman

May 17, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 148

About this episode

This episode introduces ראש חודש, discussing its prohibitions, obligations, and the joy associated with it in the context of the בית המקדש.

Introduction to ראש חודש, understanding its איסור מלאכה ,איסור תענית and obligation to have a meal (as well as קידוש החודש in general) in the context of שמחה which stems from the בית המקדש and the monthly renewal of the intimate relationship we have with הקב״ה.

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Moshe Rothman

Topics covered

  • ראש חודש
  • איסור מלאכה
  • איסור תענית
  • meal obligation
  • שמחה
  • intimate relationship

Keywords

  • ראש חודש
  • איסור מלאכה
  • איסור תענית
  • meal obligation
  • שמחה
  • קידוש החודש
  • relationship with הקב״ה

Mentioned in this episode

Places: בית המקדש, הקב״ה

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