{"id":1617,"date":"2026-02-05T23:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/returntosinai.org\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2026-02-05T23:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:56:32","slug":"sources-that-keep-watch-for-the-month-of-aviv-abib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/returntosinai.org\/es\/sources-that-keep-watch-for-the-month-of-aviv-abib\/","title":{"rendered":"Sources That Keep Watch for the Month of Aviv (Abib)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Groups and ministries that <strong>physically inspect barley in Israel<\/strong> and\/or <strong>report new moon sightings<\/strong>, which together determine the biblical first month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#d3a0a0\">IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#d3a6a6\">The sources listed for Aviv barley reports and new\u2011moon sightings are provided <strong>for informational purposes only<\/strong>. I do not claim responsibility for their findings, interpretations, accuracy, or doctrinal positions. Listing these sources does <strong>not<\/strong> constitute endorsement, agreement, or affiliation. I encourage everyone to examine the information prayerfully, compare all things with Scripture, and exercise personal discernment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1devorahsdatetree\"><strong>1. Devorah\u2019s Date Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One of the most respected and widely followed Aviv barley and new moon reporting groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides field photos, videos, and detailed reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks barley from Negev to Galilee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers new moon sightings from Jerusalem and northern Israel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with interfaith teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce Source: Devorah\u2019s Date Tree YouTube &amp; site (New Moon + Aviv updates) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkazw1OnqYFgChQxFbSA88Q\/posts\">[youtube.com]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2karaitejewishcommunityworldwidejerusalemobservers\"><strong>2. Karaite Jewish Community (Worldwide &amp; Jerusalem Observers)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karaite Jews have historically followed the <strong>Aviv barley<\/strong> method, not the fixed Hillel II calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some resources track historical barley inspection practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern Karaite observers still conduct annual searches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Rood Ministries documents Karaite history and practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce Biblical Hebrew Calendar \u2013 Michael Rood Ministries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelroodministries.com\/month_of_the_aviv\/\">[michaelroo\u2026stries.com]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3nehemiagordonnehemiaswall\"><strong>3. Nehemia Gordon \u2013 \u201cNehemia\u2019s Wall\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A former Karaite scribe; provides excellent explanations and archive references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed teaching articles on barley stages &amp; new moon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explains \u201cHodesh Ha-Aviv\u201d (New Moon of the Aviv)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce Aviv Barley in the Biblical Calendar (Nehemia\u2019s Wall) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nehemiaswall.com\/aviv-barley-in-the-biblical-calendar\">[nehemiaswall.com]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4hoshanarabbahministriesnatanlawrence\"><strong>4. Hoshana Rabbah Ministries (Natan Lawrence)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides teaching on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Aviv is determined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why some groups disagree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biblical criteria for barley readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce \u201cHow Do We Know When to Declare the Month to Be Aviv or Not?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/hoshanarabbah.org\/blog\/2024\/03\/16\/how-do-we-know-when-to-declare-the-month-to-be-aviv-or-not\/\">[hoshanarabbah.org]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5insearchofhisancientpathavivbarleyreports\"><strong>5. In Search of His Ancient Path \u2013 Aviv Barley Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focuses on <em>wild barley<\/em> (Hordeum spontaneum) as the biblical indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Field-based yearly reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong emphasis on scriptural method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks multiple regions in Israel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce Aviv Barley Reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insearchofhisancientpath.com\/aviv-barley-reports\/\">[insearchof\u2026ntpath.com]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6solelsabbathfellowshipavivsummaryreports\"><strong>6. Solel Sabbath Fellowship \u2013 Aviv Summary Reports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analyzes findings from multiple ministries yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Breaks down areas where Aviv has been found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarizes quality, quantity, and consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explains differences among groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce Sighting of the Aviv and the New Year <a href=\"https:\/\/solelsabbathfellowship.com\/sighting-of-the-aviv-and-the-new-year\/\">[solelsabba\u2026owship.com]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7icejinternationalchristianembassyjerusalem\"><strong>7. ICEJ (International Christian Embassy Jerusalem)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides clear teaching articles on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Role of barley in the biblical year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why ripeness is essential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical priestly practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcce \u201cAviv Barley and the Start of the Biblical Year\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/icejusa.org\/2024\/03\/14\/aviv-barley-and-the-start-of-the-biblical-year\/\">[icejusa.org]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8messianichebrewrootsteachersreportingbarleyconditions\"><strong>8. Messianic\/Hebrew Roots Teachers Reporting Barley Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some also monitor reports or provide interpretation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Messianic Light \u2013 Aviv Barley and the Biblical Year <a href=\"https:\/\/messianiclight.com\/aviv-barley-and-the-biblical-year\/\">[messianiclight.com]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escape All These Things \u2013 The Aviv Barley Biblical Calendar <a href=\"https:\/\/escapeallthesethings.com\/biblical-calendar-aviv-barley\/\">[escapeallt\u2026things.com]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These often discuss controversies and timing differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summarythemostpracticalsourcesforyearlyannouncements\"><strong>Summary: The Most Practical Sources for Yearly Announcements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want the <strong>actual annual announcement<\/strong> of the biblical first month, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Devorah\u2019s Date Tree<\/strong> \u2013 best real\u2011time reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karaite observers (various groups)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Search of His Ancient Path<\/strong> \u2013 trustworthy barley reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nehemia Gordon\u2019s archives<\/strong> \u2013 clear explanations &amp; history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solel Sabbath Fellowship<\/strong> \u2013 good interpretation summaries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Groups and ministries that physically inspect barley in Israel and\/or report new moon sightings, which together determine the biblical first month.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[55],"tags":[100,96,98,97,95,99],"series":[],"class_list":["post-1617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-resources","tag-abib","tag-aviv","tag-barley","tag-month","tag-new-moon","tag-observance"],"episode_featured_image":false,"episode_player_image":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/returntosinai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/One-New-Man-mp3-image.png?fit=2400%2C2400&ssl=1","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"},"spreaker":{"key":"spreaker","url":"","label":"Spreaker","class":"spreaker","icon":"spreaker.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/returntosinai.org\/es\/feed\/podcast\/return-to-sinai","embedCode":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CYET6ZFB1e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/returntosinai.org\/es\/sources-that-keep-watch-for-the-month-of-aviv-abib\/\">Sources That Keep Watch for the Month of Aviv (Abib)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/returntosinai.org\/es\/sources-that-keep-watch-for-the-month-of-aviv-abib\/embed\/#?secret=CYET6ZFB1e\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" title=\"&#171;Sources That Keep Watch for the Month of Aviv (Abib)&#187; &#8212; Return to Sinai\" data-secret=\"CYET6ZFB1e\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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