Holidays · Orach Chaim 418
Rosh Chodesh Prayers
6 questions · 30 opinions
Is fasting on Rosh Chodesh forbidden, and what is the source of the prohibition — biblical or rabbinic?
8 opinions across 3 eras
Biblical vs. Rabbinic SourceMay a congregation decree a public fast that falls on Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah, or Purim?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Prohibited DaysIf a congregation began a multi-day fast series before Rosh Chodesh and Rosh Chodesh falls within those days, must they continue fasting on Rosh Chodesh itself?
5 opinions across 2 eras
Continuation When Rosh Chode…If an individual accepted a private fast that falls on Rosh Chodesh — must he perform hatarat nedarim (annulment) to be released from it?
6 opinions across 3 eras
Rosh Chodesh Interruption an…Does an oath (shevua) to fast on Rosh Chodesh take binding effect?
5 opinions across 3 eras
Oaths and Rosh ChodeshIf someone fasts a taanis chalom (dream fast) on Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah, or Purim, must he observe a penitential fast afterward to atone for desecrating the day?
4 opinions across 2 eras
Atonement for Fasting on Spe…