How the Jewish Calendar Was Born?

March 26, 2025 00:08:57
How the Jewish Calendar Was Born?
The Jewish Perspective
How the Jewish Calendar Was Born?

Mar 26 2025 | 00:08:57

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Show Notes

The first commandment given to the Jewish people as they were about to leave Egypt was the mitzvah of sanctifying the new moon. This mitzvah forms the foundation of the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar months. Let’s find out more in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast. 


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