The only reason to announce would seem to be a mat...

2009-11-12T12:09:47.514-05:00

The only reason to announce would seem to be a matter of tradition. That being the case, it would make sense to announce it the traditional way and not in Yerushalayim time. Also, there is another reason against the practice. Although it minimizes the error from 7+ hours to 21 minutes, it makes the errant people feel substantiated. This can only perpetuate the error. Then, when the 21 minutes is pertinent (as is the case occasionally) these people are less likely to listen to reason and proper halacha when informed about this concept.

I humbly disagree. I think there a plethora of peo...

2009-11-12T10:34:50.023-05:00

I humbly disagree. I think there a plethora of people out there who think they know what they're talking about. I've certainly come across people who think you just calculate three days from the announced molad. Is it not worth substituting a 7-hour margin of error with a 21-minute one?

Why announce it at all? Anyone who knows what to do with it knows where to find it.

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The only reason to announce would seem to be a mat...

I humbly disagree. I think there a plethora of peo...