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... Speaking of Rosh Chodesh Tishrei being eclipsed by Rosh HaShana (as we were last week), there is a little mention of the “other” identity of Rosh HaShana. Most prominent is the reference in the Maftir and in the Musaf Amida to the korbanot of Rosh HaShana being in addition to the daily sacrifices (and the Musaf of Shabbat, as we will mention this year on the first day) and the sacrifices of “Chodesh”. As far as Kiddush L’vana for Tishrei, many people wait for Motza’ei Yom Kippur. This gives another mitzva to perform right after YK. Like building the Sukka. On the other hand, some people feel that an extra mitzva during Aseret Y’mei T’shuva is a good thing. Minhag Yerushalayim is not to wait; to take the first opportunity to say K.L. With the Molad of Tishrei on Shabbat morning, three full days is Tuesday morning, so the first (and best) op for KL according to the GR”A is Tuesday night, Sept. 10. Seven day first op is Motza’ei Shabbat Shuva. [The
Rosh Hashana Homepage]
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