Halachic times, the time of Mincha
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Question
Shalom, Rav,
1. There are so many timetables of halachic times; there are differences between the timetables, and this makes a practical difference for the time of Kriat Shema and sunset (both for Shabbat and for the time of Ma'ariv, etc.), for the time of Mincha Gedola, and so on. How can I know which halachic timetable to follow, since this really has practical halachic ramifications?
2. How many minutes after sunset is it permitted to begin praying Ma'ariv and to say the blessings of Kriat Shema, the Shema itself, and the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei)?
3. When one prays Mincha Gedola, someone who first says the Korbanot (the Tamid, etc.)—may he say them before Mincha even though that will be before the time of Mincha Gedola, since Mincha Gedola itself is already begun with Ashrei and the Amidah? If not, when should they be said?
1. There are so many timetables of halachic times; there are differences between the timetables, and this makes a practical difference for the time of Kriat Shema and sunset (both for Shabbat and for the time of Ma'ariv, etc.), for the time of Mincha Gedola, and so on. How can I know which halachic timetable to follow, since this really has practical halachic ramifications?
2. How many minutes after sunset is it permitted to begin praying Ma'ariv and to say the blessings of Kriat Shema, the Shema itself, and the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei)?
3. When one prays Mincha Gedola, someone who first says the Korbanot (the Tamid, etc.)—may he say them before Mincha even though that will be before the time of Mincha Gedola, since Mincha Gedola itself is already begun with Ashrei and the Amidah? If not, when should they be said?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha
1. One may rely on the “Ittim LeBina” calendar.
2. 18 minutes at the very least.
3. Korbanot may be said only from the time of Mincha. Ashrei may be said beforehand.
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