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Rosh Chodesh is the ancient Jewish holiday of the new moon — a quiet pause that gives us and our families a chance to breathe, notice the night sky, and begin again.

Great question! It's "ROSH HO-desh" — the second word is pronounced with a heavy "H," like Hanukkah. Rosh means "head" and Chodesh means "month."

At the next new moon — which, in Jewish tradition, is when a sliver of moon is newly visible after a fully dark moon. See upcoming dates here.

There are so many! First of all, when your family begins celebrating Rosh Chodesh together (even for just five minutes a month), YOU become more anchored and grounded. Kids feel that! Moreover, books like The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt uplift home-based spiritual practices (like Rosh Chodesh!) as one of the best protective factors for kids' mental health. This practice is deep medicine for the whole family.

Print pages 3 and 4 of your Mini Guide to Rosh Chodesh at Home and keep them on your fridge for easy access.

Ready to go deeper? Check out Rosh Chodesh Together: A Creative Toolkit for Families. You'll learn about Rosh Chodesh directly from At The Well's founder and CEO Sarah Waxman, and get thoughtful, screen-free activities tailored to every month of the year.