Yeshivish glossary term
molad
מולד
Meaning
- lunar conjunction used in the Jewish calendar
- announced molad time before a new month
Alternate spellings
mold
Usage and context
In synagogue usage, often refers to the traditional calculated molad announced before Rosh Chodesh.
- Category
- Jewish calendar
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
What time is the molad?
Plain-English example
What is the announced time of the lunar conjunction for the coming Jewish month?