Shabbat Mevarkhim The Shabbat before a week in which Rosh Chodesh falls is called Shabbat Mevarkhim and Birkat ha-Chodesh is said. It is distinct from Shabbat Rosh Chodesh, Shabbat Machar Chodesh, and Shabbat ha-Chodesh. Related Entries Shabbat Chazon Shabbat ha-Chodesh Shabbat ha-Gadol Shabbat Machar Chodesh Shabbat Parah