6069 – Time for a Meal?
Question
Q. Kevod Harav Shlit’a. On Motzei Shabbat, first night of Selichot which is recited after midnight, should one eat the Melave Malka meal before Selichot?
Answer
A. Hilel responsa (287) rules that one should do the Melave Malka meal before, preferably even after Havdala, if hungry. See similar ruling in Nitei Gavriel (8: 5).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a, and Horav Dovid Bartfeld consulting, Horav Hagaon Rav Yitzchak Berkowitz Shlit’a
Reviewed by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: August 30, 2026
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