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... Those who take Kiddush L'vana seriously, cannot just rely on there being a clear visibility of the moon after Maariv on Motza"Sh. Especially during the rainy season. Greeting the Divine Presence each month can be difficult during the winter. Some poskim who opine in favor of KL after 7 full days following the Molad and/or KL specifically on Motza'Sh, ease those rulings during the rainy (which means clouds and no clear view of the moon) season and suggest saying KL when we have a clear view of the moon, even before 7 days and even not on Motza"Sh. Some opinions do not allow this, so it is important to clarify your practice vis-a-vis KLin consultation with your Rav. Except for Minhag Yerushalayim people who have already said KL as early as this past Tuesday, this Motza"Sh is perfect of KL, weather-permitting. [The
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