Rosh Hashana 20 - Calendrical Manipulation
Text & Context: Daf Yomi by Rabbi Dr. Hidary
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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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