Yom Tov Meal and Maseches Sotah Custom

Yom Tov Meal

For Kiddush, say Askinu, Eileh Moadei, and Borei Pri Hagafen.

It is appropriate to add something special to today’s meal to commemorate the feast Esther prepared for Achashverosh on the day Haman was hanged.

When bentching, say Yaaleh Viyavo and the Harachaman for Yom Tov. (See below, “Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Yaaleh Viyavo.)

Maseches Sotah

It is customary to study Maseches Sotah during the days of sefirah, one daf per day (in addition to each person’s regular shiurim).

Today’s “daf” is the shaar blat of Maseches Sotah.

Tomorrow we study daf beis, the next day—daf gimmel, and so on.