Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Night and Sleep
- Tikkun Chatzot and Night Prayer
Question
Why is it said at that time?
What is special about from chatzos until alot hashachar?
Answer
Hashem Judges during the different hours of the day. Before Chatzot is the time of severe judgement - Din, whereas after chatzot Hashem judges with Rachamim - pity. Therefore a good time for prayer and Selichot is after Chatzot.
Rabbi Ro'i Margalit
Netilat Yadayim and Tikkun Chatzot
Rabbi David Sperling | Cheshvan 5, 5773
Bedtime prayer
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Iyyar 29, 5772
Netilat Yadim and Tikkun Chatzot
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 5 Kislev 5765
