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Sunday, February 14, 2027

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Halachic Times (Zmanim)
Times for Houston, TX 77027
5:47 AM
Dawn (Alot Hashachar):
6:19 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir):
7:02 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah):
9:47 AM
Latest Shema:
10:43 AM
Latest Shacharit:
12:36 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom):
1:05 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah):
3:53 PM
Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”):
5:04 PM
Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”):
6:10 PM
Sunset (Shkiah):
6:35 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim):
12:35 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah):
56:14 min.
Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour):
Jewish History

Moses was born in Egypt on the 7th of Adar of the year 2368 from creation (1393 BCE). According to one opinion, the year of Moses' birth was a "leap year", and he was born in the first Adar.

Moses passed away on his 120th birthday -- Adar 7, 2488 (1273 BCE)

Links:
Moses- The Man of G-d
The Birth of a Leader
The Head
Moses Disappears
More on Moses
Is it Special to Pass Away on One's Birthday?

Laws and Customs

Once a month, as the moon waxes in the sky, we recite a special blessing called Kiddush Levanah, "the sanctification of the moon," praising the Creator for His wondrous work we call astronomy.

Kiddush Levanah is recited after nightfall, usually on Saturday night. The blessing is concluded with songs and dancing, because our nation is likened to the moon—as it waxes and wanes, so have we throughout history. When we say this blessing, we renew our trust that very soon, the light of G‑d's presence will fill all the earth and our people will be redeemed from exile.

Though Kiddush Levanah can be recited as early as three days after the moon's rebirth, the kabbalah tells us it is best to wait a full week, till the seventh of the month. Once 15 days have passed, the moon begins to wane once more and the season for saying the blessing has passed.

Links:

Kiddush Levana: Sanctification of the Moon
Brief Guide to Kiddush Levanah: Thank G‑d for the Moon!

Daily Thought

Why is Torah compared to light? Because it tells us the place of each thing.

Because, in truth, there is no need to change the world. Everything is here.

Each thing has a place, and in that place it is good. Altogether, it is very good, a beautiful world. All that’s needed is a little light.

What is light? Light doesn't add anything or take away. It only reveals the meaning and purpose of all that it shines upon.

Think of your own home. In the dark, there is no way to know what belongs in your closet and what belongs in the laundry, what is ready for use and what is in need of repair. Instead, that which could be washed or repaired is rejected and despised, and your most valuable possessions may become the greatest hazards.

Switch on one little light and a dangerous place becomes a home. With every light you add, you become suddenly wealthier and more blessed.

So too, this world is meant to be G-d’s home. Torah is light. Shine it bright and heal the world.

Torat Menachem 5742 vol. 3, pg.1626; Ibid 5748 vol. 4, pg. 175.