By Mary Eshet January 11 marks the next new moon and the beginning of the Hebrew month of Shvat. It promises to be a full month, not only because it …
A New Moon: to Immerse but not to Sink
The current lunar month is chock full of significant events – in fact, so full that many of us find ourselves frantically stressed over the abundant traditions, events, demands, and …
A New Moon is a Dark Time
by Mary Eshet This month’s new moon marks the end of the Jewish month of Tishrei and the start of Cheshvan. Just a few short weeks ago, we wished and …
The New Moon and the month of Av; from darkness to light
by Mary Eshet Each month we watch as the moon wanes, seemingly slowly being destroyed by darkness. The darkness is followed by a rebuilding, a growing light that is stronger …
The New Moon, Earthshine, and the Year Ahead for the Greenspon Center
by Mary Eshet The New Moon this month comes with a special glow – the Da Vinci glow, also known as Earthshine. This event can only be seen when there’s …
