# Tefillah Outlined #148: Introduction to ראש חודש

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Podcast: [Tefillah Outlined](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tefillah-outlined-6721488)
Published: 2026-05-17T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Introduction to ראש חודש, understanding its איסור מלאכה ,איסור תענית and obligation to have a meal (as well as קידוש החודש in general) in the context of שמחה which stems from the בית המקדש and the monthly renewal of the intimate relationship we have with הקב״ה.

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