Zmanin-WP: Common Codes, part 2
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that I’ve been working on my Zmanim-WP plugin for WordPress for a while now. This blog series is designed to help you dig deeper into the plugin and understand what it does, how it works, and whether it’s right for your needs. “Sunny Afternoon” – The Kinks The last post covered the zmanim for the morning hours so, logically, this one is going to…
In this segment of the series exploring the Zmanim-WP plugin for WordPress, the focus shifts to afternoon Jewish prayer times. The afternoon prayer schedule consists of several distinct phases, each with its own calculation method based on rabbinic opinions. These phases include Chatzot, Mincha Gedolah, Mincha Ketana, and Plag haMincha.
Chatzot, representing solar noon, signifies the midpoint of daylight hours. Mincha Gedolah, the earliest time to pray Mincha (afternoon) prayers, occurs thirty minutes after mid-day. Mincha Ketana is an alternative option, suggesting waiting until the last 2.5 hours before sunset for a more precise prayer time. Plag haMincha, occurring halfway between Mincha Ketana and sunset, is another time some consider suitable for afternoon prayers.
Each of these phases requires selecting a specific opinion or "shita" for their calculation. The sources provided outline various options, including minchaGedola30Minutes, minchaKetana16Point1Degrees, plagHamincha72Minutes, and plagHaminchaAteretTorah. The default selection typically works well for most purposes, but understanding each shoat's nuances can help users make informed choices based on their specific needs and preferences.
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