A Reading and Activity for Rosh Chodesh Iyar
Responsive readings and group activities for Iyar, mentioning Rosh Chodesh, manna, and Iyar’s holidays
Essence of Iyar

A summary of facts, characters, and holidays related to the month of Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Nisan: March – April
An extensive ritual for Rosh Chodesh Nisan, focusing on Miriam and the crossing of the Sea of Reeds
Miriam’s Well
A poem about the legend of Miriam’s well. Miriam is said to have died in the month of Nisan.
Dinah’s Month
A poem connecting Adar Aleph, the thirteen month, with the biblical character Dinah, Jacob’s thirteenth child.
Essence of Adar I
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to Adar
Essence of Adar II
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to Adar II
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
A Rosh Chodesh ritual designed around the themes and activities of Chanukah
Hanukkah Meditations

Meditations on Hanukkah, focusing in particular on moving from the month of Heshvan, to Kislev, and on to Tevet
Essence of Tevet
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays pertaining to the month of Tevet