What is the required posture and ritual for reciting Kiddush Levana — standing, looking at the moon, dancing, recitations?
Synopsis
One must stand, look at the moon, and recite the blessing; traditional customs include dancing three times, reciting Shalom Aleichem, saying David Melech Yisrael, and reciting additional verses. Dispute exists about how much to gaze at the moon.
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