First Month Feasts

Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 8 March. As of Devarim 16:9, the Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering begins the count to Shavuot and the harvesting of barley. In keeping with Vayiqra 23:15-16, we count 7…

Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 8 March. As of Devarim 16:9, the Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering begins the count to Shavuot and the harvesting of barley. In keeping with Vayiqra 23:15-16, we count 7…

The Second Pesach was on 3 April 5786/2026 (afternoon). ULB7 is 10 April 5786/2026 (beginning the evening prior). No servile work should be done on ULB 7. All leavening should be out of our homes. Chag…

The Second Pesach is on 3 April 5786/2026 (afternoon). ULB1 is 4 April (beginning the evening prior). ULB7 is 10 April (beginning the evening prior). No servile work should be done on ULB 1 or ULB…

Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 8 March. As of Devarim 16:9, the Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering begins the count to Shavuot and the harvesting of barley. In keeping with Vayiqra 23:15-16, we count 7…

Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 8 March. As of Devarim 16:9, the Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering begins the count to Shavuot and the harvesting of barley. In keeping with Vayiqra 23:15-16, we count 7…

Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 8 March. As of Devarim 16:9, the Day of the Wave Sheaf Offering begins the count to Shavuot and the harvesting of barley. In keeping with Vayiqra 23:15-16, we count 7…

Rosh HaShanah: 1st Hebrew Month- 19 February 5786 confirms that the new moon seen on the evening of 18 February began the 1st Hebrew month. Please see post for full explanation and current events with the…

Barley Inspection Analysis: 13 March 5786/2026: Norman explains the confusion surrounding Rosh HaShanah timing this year, and the current situation with the barley inspection groups. Norman reviews inspection reports made by Sighted Moon and Ancient Path…

19 February 5786/2026: This post gives important Rosh HaShanah updates. Please see full post for details on the new moon, barley updates, and on how to determine Rosh HaShanah correctly.

Barley update 16 February 5786 / 2026: This post gives two possible scenarios for Rosh HaShanah, depending on confirmation of the start of each month and the stage of the barley in the Land of Israel.…

Barley update 13 February 5786 / 2026: This post gives two possible scenarios for Rosh HaShanah, depending on confirmation of the start of each month and the stage of the barley in the Land of Israel.…