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.…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 7 June 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the seventh of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 31 May 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the sixth of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 24 May 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the fifth of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 17 May 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the fourth of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 10 May 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the third of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 3 May 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the second of the 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see…

Feast reminders: Yom HaNafat HaOmer was on 20 April. 26 April 5785/2025 (beginning the evening before) is the first of 7 Shabbatot count up to Shavuot (Pentecost). Shavuot is on 8 June 5785/2025. Please see the…

Feast reminders: ULB 7 and Yom HaNafat HaOmer 2025: ULB 7 (the last day of Chag HaMatzot / Unleavened Bread) begins at evening 19 April and continues through evening 20 April. Yom HaNafat HaOmer is on…

30 March 2025 (evening) was Rosh HaShanah 5785/2025. 23 September (evening) begins the 7th Hebrew month and Yom Teruah. Please see full report and feast schedules for 5785/2025 for further details! Rosh chodesh sameach!

Rosh HaShanah 5784 / 2024 (the head of the Hebrew year) began on the evening of 11 March 2024. For more information on the Torah Calendar, information on how other calendars declare Rosh HaShanah at the…