How does a desert wanderer who lost track of Shabbat fulfill the obligation of Kiddush and Havdalah on his designated seventh day?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules he makes Kiddush and Havdalah on the seventh day. The Mishnah Berurah adds that if he lacks wine, Kiddush via prayer suffices, and he can fulfill Havdalah via the 'Atah Chonantanu' blessing.
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