This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Who is obligated to say Kiddush Levana: All men are obligated to recite Kiddush Levana, and must place effort to see the moon in order to say the blessing, as explained in the previous Halacha. The following will discuss the […]
Saying Kiddush Levana with a minyan
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Saying Kiddush Levana with a Minyan: It is permitted to say Kiddush Levana in private.[1] Nevertheless initially one is to strive to say it together with a Minyan, as the King is more beautified when his commands are performed in […]
Seeing and benefiting from the Moon in order to say Kiddush Levana
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Seeing the moon: A. Obligation to benefit from the moon light: The blessing over the new moon may only be said at night when the moon shines and one thus benefits from its light.[1] It must shine to the point […]
Saying Kiddush Levana under the sky
To purchase this Sefer, click here Saying Kiddush Levana under the sky?[1] One does not say Kiddush Levana under a roof [or other hovering, such as trees, even if he is outside and can see the moon[2]].[3] However, in a time of need[4], one may say Kiddush Levana even in […]
Saying Kiddish Levana in nice clothing
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Saying Kiddush Levana with nice clothing:[1] When saying Kiddush Levana during the weeknights one is to [change his cloths and] wear elegant clothing. [However it is no longer the custom to be particular to change clothing when saying Kiddush Levana […]
On which week night should Kiddush Levana be recited?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com On which night is Kiddush Levana to be said? A. Motzei Shabbos:[1] One is to recite Kiddush Levana only on Motzei Shabbos [or Motzei Yom Tov[2]].[3] [The above time is only with regards to Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar, however from the […]
Sof Zman Kiddush Levana-Until what day of the month may Kiddush Levana be recited?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Luach Sof Zman Kiddush Levana-5779 Jerusalem times Molad Solar time Lechatchila-Zman Rama 14 days, 18 hrs, 22 min Zman Michaber 15 days Zman Chasam Sofer 15 days 12 hrs 22 min Adar 1 Monday 30th Shevat 11:36 p.m. Tuesday 14th […]
From which day of the month may one begin to say Kiddush Levana?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com From which day of the new month may one begin saying Kiddush Levana? There are various opinions regarding how many days into the month must pass for Kiddush Levana to be said. Some Poskim[1] rule one may say Kiddush Levana […]
The Mitzvah and greatness of Kiddush Levana
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Mitzvah:[1] [Every month] upon seeing the new moon [at night[2]] one is to recite the blessing of “Asher Bemamaro Bara Shechakim”. [It is an obligation every month for one to see the moon in order to say this blessing […]
Practical checklist of Kiddush Levana
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The details of each Halacha listed in this summary is explained below in its proper section. Look there for further details. Every month on Motzei Shabbos between the seventh and 15th night from the Molad one recites Kiddush Levana with […]
