ראש חודש אדר
Rosh Chodesh Adar
Rosh Chodesh Adar begins the happiest month, containing Purim. In a leap year, there are two months of Adar.
When is Rosh Chodesh Adar 2027?
Begins at sunset
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Ends at nightfall
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Rosh Chodesh Adar falls in February or March. In a leap year, Rosh Chodesh Adar II is before Purim.
Significance
When Adar begins, we increase in joy. The month contains Purim and is associated with the reversal of fortune in the Book of Esther.
Rosh Chodesh Adar Prayers
View the complete collection of prayers and blessings for Rosh Chodesh Adar in Hebrew and English.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Adar
The Talmud declares 'When Adar enters, joy increases,' because the month contains Purim. Adar is considered the most joyous month of the Jewish year. In a leap year, there are two months of Adar (Adar I and Adar II), and Purim is celebrated in Adar II. The mazal (sign) of Adar is Pisces (fish), symbolizing fertility and blessing.
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo, the special Torah reading, and Musaf. The atmosphere in the synagogue often becomes more joyful as the community anticipates Purim. In a leap year, Rosh Chodesh Adar I is observed with the same prayers, with the added joy of two months of Adar ahead.
About Rosh Chodesh Adar
Rosh Chodesh Adar (ראש חודש אדר) is one of the important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This page provides the dates for Rosh Chodesh Adar 2027 and information about its meaning and observance.
Looking for prayers? Am Hazak provides the complete text for Rosh Chodesh Adar prayers in Hebrew with English translations. Visit our Rosh Chodesh Adar prayers page for blessings and liturgy.