Rosh Hodesh Adar I
7 February 2008 - 2 אדר א' 5768 by Huw
This is a “leap year” in Judaism: there are two months of Adar. Normally one would say, “Be Happy, it’s Adar.” But my understanding is that, this year, that would be next month, in Adar II. (I may be wrong.) But Purim is next month - in Adar II. I note that this moves the Passover a month later - likewise Orthodox Easter is quite late this year.
Anyway, the first of the month is greeted with a festive meal, usually. I’m having Lemon Chicken and a salad.
In the mail today we find a link to The Lunar Files - Heaven Exposed:
Arguing with G-d is an old Jewish tradition. Abraham did it, Moses did it, most Jewish grandmothers do it frequently. But, according to our sages, the first to argue with G-d was the moon.
Before we get to that story, it’s important to point out just how ludicrous arguing with G-d really is. Here you have the first belief system that ascribes absolute omnipotence to a single deity. Power over everything, both in heaven and in earth. He knows all, directs all, and everything that occurs comes from Him. Everything — including Abraham, Moses and your grandmother. And they argued with him.
It doesn’t stop there: They usually win.
The rest of the page tells an interesting story about the moon’s increasing and decreasing. It packs a zing of liberation…
Enjoy.
And have an argument with G-d.
In my ignorance I was not aware of ‘leap years’ in other Calendars; thank you for informing me.