Tell me more ×
Mi Yodeya is a question and answer site for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 2 down vote favorite

In many Siddurim and Maḥzorim Adon 'Olam is printed at the end of Ma'ariv for Friday night and Yom Tov. But in my experience, the vast majority of (Ashkenazi) Shuls sing Yigdal at this point instead. Why do some (Ashkenazi) Shuls recite Adon 'Olam after Ma'ariv and some (most?) recite Yigdal?

share|improve this question
Yes, I have seen it. – Daniel Aug 10 '12 at 19:47
I have also been in synagogues where both were sung. – Daniel Aug 10 '12 at 19:49
1  
I've been in some shuls that do adon olam regularly and other shuls that leave it up to the sha"tz which they do. – Charles Koppelman Aug 10 '12 at 19:53
2  
In light of the comments, I've changed the question a bit. – Seth J Aug 10 '12 at 19:58
1  
Where I grew up it was Yigdal on plain Friday night and Adon Olam on every Yom Tov. – Double AA♦ Aug 10 '12 at 22:51
show 2 more comments

Know someone who can answer? Share a link to this question via email, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.