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Zmanim - Halachic Times
Many observances in Jewish law must be performed at specific times during the day. The calculation of these halachic times, known as zmanim (Hebrew for times) is based on the specific locale.
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About Zmanim
Many observances in Jewish law are performed at specific times during the day. The calculation of these halachic times, known as zmanim (Hebrew for "times"), depends on the various astronomical phenomena of the day for the specific locale. Sunrise, ...
Jewish Calendar » Halachic Times » About Zmanim
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When is the latest I can say the evening prayers?
By Eliezer Posner
The time for reciting maariv (the evening prayers) extends throughout the night. Nevertheless, the sages were concerned that people would delay the recitation of the biblically mandated nighttime Shema – which is recited as part of the maariv – until the ...
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Are we to honor Jerusalem by keeping Shabbat according to her time?
By Rochel Chein
Rochel Question: Does the Torah discuss or allude to the fact that the Shabbat is to be kept according to Jerusalem time or should it be kept according to one's local time? Are we to honor Jerusalem by keeping Shabbat on her time? Answer: Your question ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Miscellaneous » Are we to honor Jerusalem by keeping Shabbat according to her time?
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Are your candle-lighting times for Palm Springs, CA, correct?
By Moshe Berghoff
Question: Are you sure your candle-lighting times for Palm Springs, CA are correct? The times provided on the Chabad.org candle-lighting times page seem to be a half hour off other California cities. Please advise. Answer: Yes, Palm Springs has special ...
Jewish Practice » Shabbat » Handbook » Questions & Answers » Candle Lighting » Are your candle-lighting times for Palm Springs, CA, correct?
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Where in the Torah does it state that the day begins at sundown of the preceding day?
By Menachem Posner
The Talmud Brachot 26a. asks the same question, and answers that the source is the verse: "And it was evening and it was morning, one day." Genesis 1:5. From there the Talmud infers that the day follows the night. See also Why do Jewish holidays begin at ...
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Why do Jewish holidays begin at nightfall?
By Aron Moss
Why do Jewish holidays begin at nightfall? For example, Purim starts this Monday night, and is over Tuesday night, and that is considered one day.
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Why do Jewish holidays begin at nightfall?
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Time Times Seven
By Naftali Silberberg
If making kiddush and listening to the shofar enhances our relationship with G‑d -- as we believe all mitzvot do -- why the strict time limitation? Is it not the thought, and the desire to connect, that count more than all else?
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