ראש חודש תמוז
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 1992
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When is Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 1992?
Begins at sunset
Wednesday, July 1, 1992
Ends at nightfall
Thursday, July 2, 1992
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz falls in June or July.
Significance
Tammuz begins a period of increasing solemnity leading to Tisha B'Av. The 17th of Tammuz marks the breach of Jerusalem's walls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosh Chodesh Tammuz
Tammuz is a month associated with mourning. The 17th of Tammuz is a fast day commemorating the breach of Jerusalem's walls, and it marks the beginning of the Three Weeks of mourning leading to Tisha B'Av. According to tradition, the sin of the Golden Calf and Moses' breaking of the first tablets occurred during this month.
Standard Rosh Chodesh prayers are recited: half Hallel, Ya'aleh V'Yavo, the Torah reading, and Musaf. Though Rosh Chodesh itself is a joyful day, the community is aware that the solemn Three Weeks period begins later in the month on the 17th of Tammuz.
About Rosh Chodesh Tammuz in 1992
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz (ראש חודש תמוז) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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