Rosh Chodesh May 2024 News. More than just marking time, rosh chodesh carries unique spiritual significance in jewish life. Rosh chodesh cheshvan for hebrew year 5785 begins at sundown on thursday, 31 october 2024 and ends at nightfall on saturday, 2 november 2024.

The month of av is connected to the astrological sign of leo and is the only month ruled by the sun. Rosh chodesh, the head of the month, plays a big role in the jewish calendar, where the lunar cycle is front and center.