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Rosh Chodesh - Head of the month
The Torah placed the celebration of the New Moon on a par with observance of the festivals. It was often referred to together with the Sabbath. This prompted the speculation that originally the Sabbath was the full moon.
The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar and therefore all the festivals with the exception of the Sabbath are linked to the moon.
This window is to emphasise that connection and it contains symbols for the main festivals.
The crown at the top, represents Rosh Hoshanah,
the parting of the sea, Pesach, the fire,
Shavuot and the palm for Sukkot.
Although the day is no longer celebrated, a blessing is still made in the synagogue at the time of the New Moon.
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