# Tefillah Outlined #148: Introduction to ראש חודש

From **Tefillah Outlined: R Moshe Rothman** by R Moshe Rothman.

- **Published:** Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400
- **Duration:** 48:33
- **Audio:** https://media.transistor.fm/ca5cf89f/789eca71.mp3
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<p>Introduction to ראש חודש, understanding its איסור מלאכה ,איסור תענית and obligation to have a meal (as well as קידוש החודש in general) in the context of שמחה which stems from the בית המקדש and the monthly renewal of the intimate relationship we have with הקב״ה.</p>