Sunday September 10, 2006 Greetings brethren, September 23 at sunset will be when we look for the next new moon. This upcoming new moon is going to determine the beginning of the seventh month (Ethanim). This notification is two weeks before the next new moon to prepare brethren for the possibliity that the new moon will not be seen until September 24. New moons like this are difficult to plan for because of the possible timing implications. My practical experience over the last 12 years of working for others is that the best plan is take all the possible days off. The difference is three additional days. If you have a flexible employer that needs a week and a half notice, the final time might be requested after September 24. I tend to give as much time as possible. Therefore, my request for all the days was made in July. If the new moon is seen September 23 then the moedim of the seventh month will be:
Yom Teruah - Sept. 24
Yom Kippur - Oct. 3
Sukkoth - Oct. 8-14
Atsarah - Oct. 15
The days that no servile work is permitted are Sept. 24, Oct. 3, 8, and 15 starting with previous sunset. If the new moon is seen September 24 then the moedim of the seventh month will be:
Yom Teruah - Sept. 25
Yom Kippur - Oct. 4
Sukkoth - Oct. 9-15
Atsarah - Oct. 16
The days that no servile work is permitted are Sept. 25, Oct. 4, 9, and 16 starting with previous sunset. The importance of Yahweh's moedim can only be understood in observance. Like the Sabbath completes the week, the annual Sabbaths complete the year. They add to one's faith and help one overcome the trials. The following are projections of new moon visibility for September 23 and 24. Please feel free to write or call with questions. Additionally, one can find Sukkoth sites throughout the US and overseas. Click on the following images to display a full sized image. This email will be followed up with an alert closer to the 23rd of September. 
MoonCalc 6.0 - September 23, 2006
Distant Suns - September 23, 2006 - Compass 254deg 48min
Distant Suns - September 24, 2006 - Compass 244deg 18min
Yahweh bless, James A. Meyer | 
