The following is meant to settle arguments that will definitely break out this Motza’ei Shabbat. Some people will say that it is too early for Kiddush L’vana because Sunday is “only” the third of Elul - and three days have to pass before saying K.L. WRONG. Others will say that the earliest (and according to the Vilna Gaon’s opinion, the BEST) opportunity for K.L. is three full days (72 hours) after the MOLAD of the month. And this is CORRECT. The Molad of Elul was Wednesday afternoon, and that means that three days after the Molad is Shabbat afternoon. Therefore, Motza’ei Shabbat (Sho-f’tim) is the perfect time for K.L. this month. Unless, you follow the opinions that K.L. can be said only after seven days from the Molad. Then, the first op for K.L. will be Wednesday night, September 3rd. (Some will wait for Motza”Sh Ki Teitzei.) [The
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