Author: Gavriel Ilan

The new moon has been sighted in Jerusalem, beginning the 8th month of Cheshvan on the evening of October 12, 2026. Even at the 30th day it was a difficult sighting, perhaps because of the shallow angle of the ecliptic. When the moon came around to Texas, it was only visible for a short time. […]

It’s been quite a month of Tishri both for me personally and for the world…but I digress. The 29th day was too early for the moon to be seen in Jerusalem so the 8th month Cheshvan will begin by default on the 30th day, October 12th. It is always best if the moon is seen. […]

It would have been good if the Chronicle had launched before Tishri. Here we observe and promote the Biblical Calendar based on actual moon sightings in Israel rather than the more widely known Rabbinical Calendar. Recent events: September 12, 2026 New moon sighted in Israel 6:45 pm. September 13, 2026 First day of Tishri, Rosh […]