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One of the essential mitzvot of [[Purim]] is to read the [[Megillah]] or hear the [[Megillah]] being read at night and during the day. <ref>The Rambam ([[Megillah]] 1:1) writes that the mitzvah to read the [[Megillah]] is an establishment of the prophets, Midivrei Kabbalah. Tosfot ([[Megillah]] 4a s.v. Chayav) writes that the primary reading is during the day when the rest of the mitzvot of [[Purim]] should be fulfilled. Nodeh BeYehuda (O.C. 41) writes that the nighttime reading is only derabbanan but not Midivrei Kabbalah. </ref> The details of the [[Megillah]] reading are outlined below: | One of the essential mitzvot of [[Purim]] is to read the [[Megillah]] or hear the [[Megillah]] being read at night and during the day. <ref>The Rambam ([[Megillah]] 1:1) writes that the mitzvah to read the [[Megillah]] is an establishment of the prophets, Midivrei Kabbalah. Tosfot ([[Megillah]] 4a s.v. Chayav) writes that the primary reading is during the day when the rest of the mitzvot of [[Purim]] should be fulfilled. Nodeh BeYehuda (O.C. 41) writes that the nighttime reading is only derabbanan but not Midivrei Kabbalah. </ref> The details of the [[Megillah]] reading are outlined below: | ||
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* The Chayei Adam (155:10), however, writes that while it is proper not to bring the [[Megillah]] to shul on [[Shabbat]], strictly speaking it is similar to bringing wine for [[Havdalah]], regarding which the Chayei Adam writes (153:6) that if it is absolutely necessary, one may bring wine for [[Havdalah]] if he does so in a way that it does not appear as though one is [[preparing for after Shabbat]]. Specifically, he should bring the wine early enough that he theoretically could use it on [[Shabbat]] and should carry it in some abnormal way. Mishna Brurah (667:5) agrees. | * The Chayei Adam (155:10), however, writes that while it is proper not to bring the [[Megillah]] to shul on [[Shabbat]], strictly speaking it is similar to bringing wine for [[Havdalah]], regarding which the Chayei Adam writes (153:6) that if it is absolutely necessary, one may bring wine for [[Havdalah]] if he does so in a way that it does not appear as though one is [[preparing for after Shabbat]]. Specifically, he should bring the wine early enough that he theoretically could use it on [[Shabbat]] and should carry it in some abnormal way. Mishna Brurah (667:5) agrees. | ||
* The Chayei Adam explains that [[Hachanah]] is violated only if one finished an entire activity but not if one merely is transporting an object that is going to be used later. He bolsters this assertion based on the Magen Avraham (667:3), who says that although one may not set up tables on the 8th day of [[Sukkot]] in Chutz LaAretz for [[Shemini Atzeret]] because of [[Hachanah]], it is permitted to bring tables in from the [[Sukkah]] on the 8th day of [[Sukkot]]. Rav Mordechai Willig (Am Mordechai [[Shabbat]] p. 177-9) rejects the Chayei Adam’s proof by explaining that the Magen Avraham permitted bringing the tables inside because there was a current need to bring in the tables so that people don’t linger in the [[Sukkah]] and appear as if they are adding onto [[Sukkot]]. | * The Chayei Adam explains that [[Hachanah]] is violated only if one finished an entire activity but not if one merely is transporting an object that is going to be used later. He bolsters this assertion based on the Magen Avraham (667:3), who says that although one may not set up tables on the 8th day of [[Sukkot]] in Chutz LaAretz for [[Shemini Atzeret]] because of [[Hachanah]], it is permitted to bring tables in from the [[Sukkah]] on the 8th day of [[Sukkot]]. Rav Mordechai Willig (Am Mordechai [[Shabbat]] p. 177-9) rejects the Chayei Adam’s proof by explaining that the Magen Avraham permitted bringing the tables inside because there was a current need to bring in the tables so that people don’t linger in the [[Sukkah]] and appear as if they are adding onto [[Sukkot]]. | ||
* Shaarei Teshuva 693:1 writes that one may carry the [[Megillah]] to shul privately on [[Shabbat]] if he then uses it on [[Shabbat]]. Shemirat | * Shaarei Teshuva 693:1 writes that one may carry the [[Megillah]] to shul privately on [[Shabbat]] if he then uses it on [[Shabbat]]. Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 28:83 agrees. | ||
* Rav Hershel Schachter (Eretz HaTzvi p. 57) writes that while Melachot D’rabanan are forbidden during [[Tosefet Shabbat]], Gezeirot D’rabanan are not. Thus, preparing the wine for [[Havdalah]] after Tzeit HaKochavim (during [[Tosefet Shabbat]]) should be permitted. Chazon Ovadia (p. 107) is lenient even during [[Bein HaShemashot]] if it is necessary. </rEF>If one needs to bring the [[Megillah]] to the shul after [[Shabbat]] one should say Baruch HaMavdil Ben Kodesh LeChol. <Ref>Natai Gavriel 28:7 </ref> | * Rav Hershel Schachter (Eretz HaTzvi p. 57) writes that while Melachot D’rabanan are forbidden during [[Tosefet Shabbat]], Gezeirot D’rabanan are not. Thus, preparing the wine for [[Havdalah]] after Tzeit HaKochavim (during [[Tosefet Shabbat]]) should be permitted. Chazon Ovadia (p. 107) is lenient even during [[Bein HaShemashot]] if it is necessary. </rEF>If one needs to bring the [[Megillah]] to the shul after [[Shabbat]] one should say Baruch HaMavdil Ben Kodesh LeChol. <Ref>Natai Gavriel 28:7 </ref> | ||
# Even if one’s meal extends into the night one doesn’t add Al HaNissim. <Ref>Natai Gavriel 28:3 </ref> | # Even if one’s meal extends into the night one doesn’t add Al HaNissim. <Ref>Natai Gavriel 28:3 </ref> | ||
