1) If one is
situated outdoors in a place where he can only see the moon via a small
window or other opening, but the moon's rays do not directly reach where
he is standing, he can still recite the Kiddush Levana. (See Birchei Yosef Siman 426:4)
2)If one is
unable to leave the house for medical or other valid reasons, he may
recite Kiddush Levana upon seeing the moon from inside, through a window
pane. (See Mishna Berura Siman 426 S"K 21)
However, L'chatchilah, it is best for the window to be opened so that the moon is seen directly, not via the pane of glass. (Sha'ar HaTziyun Siman 426 Os 25)
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) Ideally, Kiddush Levana should be recited on Motzaei Shabbos [or Motzaei Yom Tov] when still adorned with Shabbos clothing (Shulchan Aruch Siman 426:2 and Mishna Berura S"K 5)
However, if
the first possible Motzaei Shabbos to recite Kiddush Levana is after the
10th day of the month we do not push it off until then, rather it is
recited at the earliest possible night, lest the next few nights be
cloudy and the deadline for reciting Kiddush Levana will be missed. (Rama Siman 426:2)
2) When reciting Kiddush Levana on a week night, it is proper to be wearing nice clothing.
(Rama ibid. The Mishna Berura S"K 7 writes that nowadays we aren't
concerned with this. However, it is still proper to not to be wearing
unclean or unrespectable clothing.)
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QUESTION:
Is appropriate
or even the right thing for a woman to be menachem avel (comfort a
mourner sitting Shiva) a man who is not a relative?
My close friend's father is sitting shiva and there are only men sitting there, should I / can I go be menachem avel?It
would obviously mean just peeking into the mens side for a minute just
to get the avel's attention so that he can see me and I can say the
text.If its not appropriate, what would I do if the avel is someone I know who would be insulted or hurt?
ANSWER:
There
is nothing wrong , per se, for a woman to be menachem avel a man or
vice versa. As long as there are no other tzniyus concerns, it can and
should be done and in fact that is the prevelant minhag.
If
the room is filled with men and you would have to squeeze through them
to reach the Avel, or by coming into the room it will cause men to look
at you inappropriately, obviously it shouldnt be done.
But
if the room isn't filled, and you can stand at the door and wish him
the "HaMakom Yenachem" in a dignified and Tzniyus way, there is no
problem.
If it cannot be done appropriately, you can always call him on the phone and say the "Hamakom"
May all mourners be comforted amongst the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
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