WORD OF THE MONTH

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...

For those who have not said Kiddush L'vana yet this month, this Motza"Sh is your best opportunity. If clouds prevent KL then, it can be said any night following until and including Thursday night, which is Megila night for us all.

One saying KL on Thursday night should do it after having broken his fast.
Speaking of Taanit Esther, the fast next Thursday begins at 4:30am and ends at 6:22pm. However, it is the practice not to break the fast until after Megila reading. One who will not be able to read/hear Megila properly because of a weakened state due to the fast, may have a small snack and/or drink after dark, before Megila reading.

Jerusalemites, who don't usually have Megila reading right after Taanit Esther - as we do this year - should be reminded of the above points.

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