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Will there be a Yom Tov Sheni after Moshiach comes?

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After moshiach comes, all Jews will live in Eretz Yisrael, either in its original form, or in a different form described by Yechezkel toward the end of his prophesies. Either way, there will be no need for yom tov sheni. Even if, during yemos hamashiach, one were to be in Chutz La'aretz, I doubt they would need to observe yom tov sheni, as they would be considered residents of Eretz Yisrael, who always observe one day regardless of their temporary location.

EDIT: It is true, as SimchasTorah suggests in the comments, that the Chasam Sofer, who in general took a more mystical, less technical approach to yom tov sheni, believes that after Mashiach comes, we will celebrate yom tov sheni to remind us of the long galus we were in previously. It can be found here: http://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=21254&st=&pgnum=131&hilite= (paragraph starting "l'maan")

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Per Rambam (Hil. Kiddush Hachodesh 5:9ff), though, it doesn't really depend on Eretz Yisrael vs. Chutz Laaretz, but rather on closeness to Jerusalem and whether the place was inhabited by Jews in the times of the second Beis Hamikdash. Arguably, then, since Eretz Yisrael in Moshiach's times will be considerably larger than in earlier eras, it may well include areas where Yom Tov Sheni needs to be observed. (Unless the Sanhedrin decides that with modern communications technology it is no longer needed.) – Alex Feb 28 '11 at 0:30
I was told that the CHasam Sofer says there will be Yom tov Sheini in memorial of golus if anyone can find it I would appreciate it – SimchasTorah Feb 28 '11 at 0:55
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@Alex, point well made. However, even if Yom Tov sheni will be observed in Chutz La'aretz after Mashiach, I don't think Eretz Yisrael itself will expand to such a size that the shluchei beis din will not have been able to travel its expanse in two weeks time. – jake Feb 28 '11 at 10:09
Thank you for the Source Yaavetz – SimchasTorah Feb 28 '11 at 14:19

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