Rosh Hashana 20 - Calendrical Manipulation
Rabbi Richard Hidary
A. How long is Adar? 1. Jerusalem – 29 29 2. Prophets – decide both 3. Rav – 30 29 unless otherwise decided 4. Mar Ukva – last Adar always 29 a. Challenge to Mar Ukva b. Proof for Mar Ukva c. Challenge to Mar Ukva – conclusive B. Adjusting months artificially for various purposes To pick vegetables To bury the dead 1. Rabah bar Shemuel – no changing 2. Ribal – add a day but not remove 3. R. Yohanan – add a day or make earlier 4. Rav Dimi – make it earlier but not add a day C. Shmuel’s expertise & the molad Sponsored by Ralph J. Sutton in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Shamah