This page is devoted to celebrating the new moon. It is based on local gatherings and my book, The Biblical New Moon: A Guide for Celebrating. The book is designed for beginners, but it also has ideas for seasoned feast keepers.
As we continue to gather and celebrate each month, Adonai reveals more truth and renews our understanding of His appointed time. Periodically, I will add new information about the months to this page and links to teachings associated with the new moon that have been helpful to our meetings.
Media
Audio teaching on the new moon and the book, hosted by Women of Valor and Jane Diffenderfer.
Boundary Stones (Meeting Guidelines)
Our monthly new moon gatherings are usually composed of women—and often include children. When the new moon falls on Shabbat, we shift to a family-style meeting. Over time, these gatherings have become deeply personal: many of the stories, suggestions, and insights shared in this document come directly from the blessings, answered prayers, trials, and testimonies our group has experienced since committing to meet the Creator at the start of each biblical month.
I also regularly hear from other groups who gather for Rosh Chodesh—ranging from women’s circles to entire fellowships and families. While each group looks different, they all have one thing in common: people. And people—even sincere Believers—are still flesh and blood. When we are in pain, under stress, or simply spiritually immature, we can unintentionally bring disorder or tension into sacred spaces.
It was through both lived experience and consistent feedback that the need for clear boundaries became evident. Thus, Boundary Stones was born: a simple yet Spirit-led guide to protect the beauty, order, and unity of our gatherings. It helps preserve a safe and welcoming atmosphere—where love can flourish, and where the Presence of God remains central.
These guidelines not only protect members from outside agendas, but perhaps more importantly, they help each of us keep our own hearts aligned in humility and grace. You are welcome to print and use the following document as-is, or adapt it to fit the needs of your own group. We open every meeting by reading the Boundary Stones acronym aloud—anchoring ourselves in shared values and mutual care.
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Hebrew Months
Month One (Nisan or Aviv)
Rosh Chodesh Nisan 2019 (video & PDF)
The Bread of Affliction (audio & article)
Rosh Chodesh Aviv 2020 (video & PDF)
Month Two (Iyar or Ziv)
Rosh Chodesh Iyar 2019 (audio, video, & PDF)
Off-Roading in the Second Month
Month Three (Sivan)
Rosh Chodesh Sivan 2019 (audio, video, PDF)
Month Four (Tammuz)
Chodesh Tammuz & The Three Weeks
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 2019 (audio, video, PDF)
Month Five (Av)
Rosh Chodesh Av 2019 (video, audio, PDF)
Month Six (Elul)
Elul & the Forty Days of Repentance
A Woman Will Encompass (Eclipse) a Man
Rosh Chodesh Elul 2019 (video, audio, PDF)
Month Seven (Tishrei or Etanim)
The Month of Etanim (7th Month)
Rosh Chodesh Tishrei 2019 (video & PDF)
Month Eight (Cheshvan)
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 2018 (video)
A Voice is Heard in Ramah Part I
A Voice is Heard in Ramah Part II
Month Nine (Kislev)
Rosh Chodesh Kislev 2018 (video)
Month Ten (Tevet)
Rosh Chodesh Tevet 2018 (video & audio)
Month Eleven (Shevat)
Rosh Chodesh Shevat 2019 (video, audio, & PDF)
Tu B’Shevat: The Lesson of Akhnai’s Oven
Month Twelve (Adar)
What do Costumes Have to do with the Book of Esther?
Chodesh Adar 1 2019 (video, audio, & PDF)
Month Thirteen (Adar 2) - Occurs 7 times in a 19 year cycle
Chodesh Adar 2 2019 (video, audio, PDF)
GRACE in TORAH 