Happy New Year! Abib 1. Biblical New Year: March 26 – Never January 1st! The TRUE Rosh Hashanah!
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Happy New Year! Abib 1
Biblical New Year: March 26, 2025 – Never January 1st!
The TRUE Rosh Hashanah!
Exodus 12:2 – "This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you."
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For several years now, we have followed the Zadok Way Qumran Calendar, primarily because it is based on the calendars found in Qumran/Bethabara, the community of John the Baptist and Yahusha. For undeniable evidence of this connection, see our in-depth research here:
👉 Who Lived in Qumran? The Dead Sea Scrolls Research
We recognize that many calendars exist, and even Zadok Way proposed a 1-week reconcile this year, though no detailed explanation has been provided yet. However, we will be releasing supporting information on this soon. For now, we are sticking to their version this year, as we find a strong foundation in their calculations. We do not support minor adjustments of a single day or anything less than a full 7-day reconcile, which we will explain in detail in an upcoming release.
We've been quite busy lately—dealing with assaults on our site and YouTube channel, gross misrepresentations from bloggers, and responding with:
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✅ Ongoing work on books, videos, conferences, and more!
As for Abib 1, we commemorate this event each year with a special dinner following the pattern of Noah. While this is not one of the seven Feasts, it remains a significant time of remembrance.
The Bible NEVER Changes the New Year to Fall
There is not a single verse in scripture that moves the New Year to the Fall. The term "Rosh Hashanah" (Head of the Year) refers ONLY to Abib 1—never to the Fall. The idea of a "Fall New Year" is a Babylonian tradition, not Biblical.
The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah) in the 7th month (Ethanim 1) was never called Rosh Hashanah in the Bible. That name was added later, well after scripture was











