Torah from Nature

Word of the Month - Lech L'cha

Last opportunity for Kiddush L’vana this month is all night, Sunday (to Monday), Nov. 1-2. Even though many people prefer Motza’ei Shabbat for KL, it is not advisable at all to wait until a Motza’ei Shabbat so close to the KL deadline. Friday night is still not an option, unless it is the last op - which it isn’t, this month.
People who are very “makpid” on KL, especially the aspect of doing it as soon as possible from the first op onward, often have to say KL on their own - which is permissible, albeit not ideal. However many people say KL when whole congregations are saying it, there are relatively very few who will do it on their own. Or who will go out late at night when the sky was cloudy earlier in the evening, to check for a “clear shot” at the Moon. We hope that our “focus” on Kiddush L’vana in this column has ignited an enthusiasm for KL in some of the TTreaders. If KL is considered a reception for the Sh’china, then it deserves nothing less than enthusiasm and full commitment.

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