molad
Definitions
n. The "birth" of the new moon.
Example Sentences
"Therefore, Rabbi Yosef Karo did not rule against saying the blessing on the new moon on Rosh Hodesh, nor did he rule that it may only be recited after seven days from the molad." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
מוֹלָד
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
- North America
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