Moonbeams: A Hadassah Rosh Hodesh Guide

This hands-on "idea book" focuses on Rosh Hodesh, the festival of the new moon, as a source of spiritual growth for Jewish women. A complete sourcebook which will initiate or rejuvenate women's study groups, it is also perfect for women preparing for bat mitzvah, those seeking to expand their Jewish education, or for anyone interested in learning more about Rosh Hodesh observance and what it has to offer. Set up to guide readers through nine months of study and contemplation during each new moon, it can be used for spiritual exploring on your own, or as a group workbook. The study texts, discussion questions, outline of a Rosh Hodesh service, Bible readings, poetry, suggested readings, and more combine to offer readers a bounty of information for learning about and incorporating this inspiring part of Judaism into their lives. Selected Contents: • The History and Observance of Rosh Hodesh • Kippah, Tallit, and Tefillin • Claiming a Jewish Feminist Heritage • Ba'a lot Teshuvah • Women and Israeli Law • Women Rabbis

Carol Diament, PhD is National Jewish Education Director at Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America.