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




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