A weekly feature of Torah Tidbits to help clarify practical and conceptual aspects of the Jewish Calendar, thereby better fulfilling the mitzva of HaChodesh HaZeh Lachem... To reiterate about Kiddush L’vana for Tishrei, according to the 3 days after the Molad opinion, K.L. could have been said since this past Tuesday night. 7 days after the Molad people can say it this Motza’ei Shabbat. Those that say K.L. before Yom Kippur do it with the feeling of “another mitzva to my credit before Yom Kippur can’t hurt”. And there is also the principle of Z’RIZIM, people enthusiastic about mitzvot do them as soon as possible, without delay. On the other hand, many, many people wait for Motza’ei Yom Kippur to say K.L. This comes along with the feeling that one should occupy himself with mitzvot right after Yom kippur. Kiddush L’vana, building the Sukka, acquiring the Arba’a Minim, etc. In addition, the mood after Yom Kippur is much more conducive to the joyous atmosphere that is supposed to accompany K.L. than exists in the days before Yom Kippur. Whichever you do, make sure you don’t miss this special mitzva during this special month. [The
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