Tevet 5784: Of Solstice and Equinox and Danger
❄️ A close look at Rishonim on Tekufat Tevet and the other seasons, including the mysterious custom of avoiding drinking water "exposed" to the solstice or equinox.
Audio version here.
Judaism’s adorably complicated luni-solar calendar brings with it many quirks, including the intersection of lunar and solar aspects in the establishment of the seasons (tekufot). These are intimately connected to the nineteen-year intercalation cycle (and thus also to the timing of the prayer fo…
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