Shmuel Kohn asks:
Why do we not say Ashrei in Maariv?
Shmuel Kohn, Boynton Beach , Florida 3347
The Kollel replies:
Sholom Rav.
The reason that we recite 'Ahrei' before Minchah is because it is not considered proper to begin Davening with the Amidah, so we say'Ashrei' as a sort of introduction. There is therefore no reason to recite it before Ma'ariv.
Wishing you and yours a Chag Kasher ve'Same'ach.
Be'VIrchas Kol Tuv.
Eliezer Chrysler.