Rosh Hodesh

[ rohsh -khoh-desh; Ashkenazic Hebrew rohsh -khoh-desh; Sephardic Hebrew rawsh -khaw-desh ]

/ ˌroʊʃ ˈxoʊ dɛʃ; Ashkenazic Hebrew roʊʃ ˈxoʊ dɛʃ; Sephardic Hebrew rɔʃ ˈxɔ dɛʃ /

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noun Judaism.

the beginning of a new month in the Jewish calendar, celebrated in a specified manner during the morning service in the synagogue.

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Origin of Rosh Hodesh

From Hebrew rōsh ḥōdhesh literally, “beginning of the new moon”

The event is coming back to D.C. this weekend, where it will once again conflict with Rosh Hashanah.
Klutzy Conservative Jewish Outreach at the Values Voter Summit|Ben Jacobs|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Zarif, for example, went on Twitter to offer Jews a Rosh Hashanah greeting.
Lawmakers Set a High Bar for Iran to Escape Sanctions|Eli Lake|September 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, two bits of seemingly contradictory news emerged from the Jewish State.
Israel's Seemingly Contradictory Attitude Toward Separating Religion and State|Emily L. Hauser|September 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Don Futterman sums up a less than positive year in Israel ahead of Rosh Hashana.
Shin Bet Foils Hamas Terror Attack on Jerusalem Mall|Orly Halpern|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

It is legitimate for a democracy like Israel to celebrate Passover and Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Hanukkah as national holidays.
How Can Israel Be Both Jewish And Democratic?|Gil Troy|April 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
His last attempt was through the prince of Rosh with the nations mentioned in the beginning of this chapter.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein
Will she then become united to Russia and march under the prince of Rosh into the land of Israel?
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein
Persia, which is even now in part occupied by Russia, will finally be a vassal to this prince of Rosh.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein
The prince of Rosh, means, therefore, the prince or king of the Russian empire.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein
All students of Prophecy are agreed that this is the correct meaning of Rosh.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein