Rabbi Benjamin Hotah Explains How to Determine a Child’s Birthdate for Attraction Entry Pricing

Rabbi Benjamin Hotah presents a daily brief halachic segment called "Halacha in 60 Seconds" on Kikar HaShabbat, where he summarizes relevant Jewish laws and customs. In a recent episode, he addressed the question of how to determine the birthdate of a young child when entering attractions that offer discounted prices for children. The issue involves whether to use the Hebrew or Gregorian calendar date for the child’s birthday to qualify for reduced admission fees.

This topic arises particularly during the "bein hazmanim" period, a break between school terms, when families often visit such attractions. Rabbi Hotah’s explanation helps clarify the halachic approach to this practical matter. The segment is accompanied by a short video illustrating the halacha.

Kikar HaShabbat regularly features these concise halachic insights, alongside other community news such as a recent rescue of a family from the Sea of Galilee and highlights of unique hiking trails in the Galilee. The halachic guidance aims to assist observant Jews in navigating everyday situations according to Jewish law.