Rosh Chodesh March 2024. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated rosh chodesh or rosh hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the hebrew calendar. The origin of rosh chodesh dates back to biblical times, when the israelites were.

Although considered a minor holiday (an observance without the religious restrictions seen in major festivals), it offers a moment for introspection, contemplation,. Rosh hashanah, first of the high holidays, is the jewish new year.