30 Shevat – “head” of the new month

  Thank you

Special portions are added to the daily prayers during Rosh Chodesh:

• Hallel (Psalms 113-118) is recited in its “partial” form following the Shacharit morning prayer,
• the Yaaleh V’yavo prayer is added to the Amidah and to Grace After Meals,
• the additional Musaf prayer is said (when Rosh Chodesh is Shabbat, special additions are made to the Shabbat Musaf),
• Tachnun and similar prayers are omitted.

Many have the custom to mark Rosh Chodesh with a festive meal and reduced work activity. The latter custom is especially prevalent amongst women.