Studying Scripture at Night
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Question
What is the definition and severity of the law (or custom?) not to do Shnayim Mikra Ve-echad Targum at night? Is it customary to be strict about this today? If not, but someone has been careful to do it only during the day until now, do they need to annul vows to do it at night?
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
The matter of not studying 'Mikra' [i.e., Tanach] at night is based on the words of the Kabbalists.
Regarding reading Shnayim Mikra, ideally, if possible, one should read during the day. If there is no other time to read, one may read even at night.
On Thursday night and Friday night, it is permissible to read at night initially.
Someone who has been stringent in this and now wishes to be lenient when necessary does not need to annul vows.
Source
Azmera Leshimcha 273
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Fried, shlita