ראש חודש שבט
Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1987
Find the exact dates for Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1987 (5747), including when it begins and ends.
When is Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1987?
Observed on
Saturday, January 31, 1987
Rosh Chodesh Shevat falls in January or February.
Significance
Shevat marks the beginning of spring in Israel. Moses began his farewell address on the 1st of Shevat.
Rosh Chodesh Shevat Prayers
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Shevat
Shevat contains Tu BiShvat (the 15th of Shevat), the New Year for Trees. In the Land of Israel, this month marks the beginning of the almond blossom season, signaling the first stirrings of spring. The Torah portion read during Shevat often includes the theme of the Land of Israel's agricultural blessings.
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo, the Rosh Chodesh Torah reading, and Musaf. In some communities, the approach of Tu BiShvat is anticipated with discussions about the significance of trees and fruit in Jewish law and thought.
About Rosh Chodesh Shevat in 1987
Rosh Chodesh Shevat (ראש חודש שבט) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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