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... Rabbi Yishmael teaches: If Israel would merit greeting the Divine Presence only once a month - it would be sufficient. This is taken as a reference to Kiddush L'vana. As we've mentioned once in a rare while, KL is a special mitzva. Unfortunately, it is often bypassed. For many people, KL is a once in a while Motza"Sh thing. But if it doesn't work out... As we approach the rainy season, there will be cloudy nights which preclude saying KL. One should be diligent and check the sky at different times during the night for the range of nights one can say KL, and say it - even alone. First opportunity this month was last Sunday night. This Motza"Sh Lech Lecha is a perfect time, weather permitting, if you haven't already said KL. Last op for KL this month is Thursday night, Oct. 28, 8:00pm (Israel time - adjust for your location accordingly). [The
Parshat Lech Lecha Homepage]
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