Torah Tidbits

23 May 2012 / 2 Sivan 5772
Issue 954
Issue 954 - Shabbat Parshat B’har
May 12, 2011

Word of the Month

Word of the Month

Last Motza’ei Shabbat (Emor) was the first opportunity for Kiddush L’vana according to Minhag Yerushalayim. Since the actual first op was Friday night - when we do not say KL unless it is the last opportunity, by Motza’ei Shabbat the Moon was a day older, brighter, and higher in the sky - all factors that increase its visibility and duration for us. Seven day people began KL on Tuesday night - but they do not have the same problem with a young Moon of only three days. For those who wait for Motza’ei Shabbat and did not say KL last Motza"Sh, this coming Motza’ei Shabbat is an excellent time, with the last op still several days away.
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S’firat HaOmer reminder for those who are no longer counting with a bracha: Counting every night (even without a bracha) is a Mitzva

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