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Born on Friday night:[1]
If the child was born on Friday night, towards the start of the night, then some Poskim[2] rule that the Shalom Zachar is to take place on that Friday night and only if it takes place then is it considered a Seudas Mitzvah.[3] However, if it takes place the next Friday night, then it is not considered a Seudas Mitzvah.[4] Other Poskim[5], however, rule that it is a take place on the next Friday night, and so is the practical custom.[6]
_________________________________________________[1] See Shevach Habris 10:1
[2] P”M 444 M”Z 9; Likkutei Maharich Mila
[3] The reason: This is in order to give thanks to God for saving the child at the earliest possible opportunity.
[4] P”M ibid
[5] Migdal Oz Pesicha Hilchos Mila 15; Korei Habris 265:68; Chosem Kodesh 9-10
[6] Koreis Habris ibid; Chosem Kodesh ibid; Zocher Habris 3:4-5; Bris Avos 46; Shevach Habris 10:3
The reason: 1) As it’s not possible to prepare a last-minute meal. 2) As a true Shavuas Haben meal [which is how it is referred to in the Talmud] is specifically after a week has passed. 3) As some opinion say the Shavuas Haben meal mentioned humbled, refers to the meal which takes place the night before the Bris. [Degul Merivav Y.D. 178]
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