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... Generally, we do not say Kiddush L'vana on Leil Shabbat (Fri. nite) or Leil Yom Tov. There are many reasons for this - we'll share them with TT readers some other time IY"H. The exception to this rule is when Leil Shabbat or Yom Tov is the last opportunity for the month. Then rather than miss out on the bracha, one may say KL on Shabbat or Yom Tov night. And what if the last op is Motza'ei Shabbat and we get a clear shot at the moon on Friday night - should we say KL on Friday night rather than run the risk of Motza"Sh being cloudy and missing KL altogether? Some say no and others say go for it. This month presents a slightly different situation. Last op for KL is Leil HaSeder at 1:25am. If one gets a chance on Fri. nite, he should go for it, because waiting for Motza"Sh is Leil Chag anyway. [The
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