Shalom Torah Fans! The renewed moon WAS NOT seen in Israel on Monday. However, since Monday is the 30th day of the 7th month — and Hebrew months cannot have more than 30 days — by default, the start of the 8th biblical month (aka Marheshwan) will begin at sunset on Monday, October 12, 2026. Special thanks to Devorah Gordon and Yoel Halevi for their efforts to search for the barley and spot the new moon in Israel. Rosh Chodesh Sameach! (Happy New Month)