Halacha – Mikra at night
Submitted by anonymous Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh
Question: I was told not to read the actual parsha at night. Exceptions include Friday night and maybe Thursday night. In winter, it is difficult to get shnaim mikra v’echad targum if we do not read parsha at night. Concerning this halacha, what is considered ‘night’? How early in the morning, for example, could I read it? Thank you
Answer: Thursday night is also fine. The Mishna Berura deduces from the Pri Megadim that it is only a preference to refrain from mikra at night but not an obligation, however the mekuballim are very strict on this issue based on the Arizal. While there are some opinions that permit chumash after chatzos, the predominant and accepted opinion is not until alos hashachar. If you learn Rashi together with the pesukim, it is permitted.