Question: I have a tallis that has the holes for the tzitzis that are torn. Can I use metal grommets to attach the tzitzis to the tallis? (That is…
Question: I have a tallis that has the holes for the tzitzis that are torn. Can I use metal grommets to attach the tzitzis to the tallis? (That is…
Question: Is there an issue with having a black tallis gadol with white strips, instead of the standard white beged with black strips? The actual tzitzis strings would remain white…
The Alter Rebbe brings (25:8 and in siddur) that if the street is filthy, one should not walk in the street with tefillin. With big tefillin, it is difficult…
Start Time: The morning Shema can be said anytime from misheyakir, a time when one can recognize a friend, until three halachic hours in the day have passed. Both…
למעשה אין לברך. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז ח, כו. אמנם, כמה צדדים וספיקות בדבר: שהמנהג שלא לברך בנשמטו רצועות תפלין ממקומן. וכבר העיר בזה בהגהות רעק״א למג״א שם…
No, it is a matter of custom. However, there are clear sources against wearing a Talis during Maariv/Arvit. Sources: ראה ספר משנת חסידים התחלה (מפתח הכוונות). שו"ע אדה״ז…
You don't need to wear a Tallis. If the congregation is particular about this, you should wear it just over the shoulders (together with a hat), so it shouldn't…
Question: When at the airport, what would be the right thing to do with my Tallis, Tefillin, Seforim and Food while going to the restroom? (In the past I…
An Amah by two Amos (48 cm. x 96 cm.), provided he can do the "ituf" with that size. It’s best to have it a bit larger, in case…
No, unless you completely diverted your attention from putting it back on or if a few hours have passed. Regarding Tefillin - see here: https://asktherav.com/11190-2-if-i-take-off-my-tefillin-to-go-to-the-bathroom-do-i-make-another-bracha-when-i-put-it-back-on/ Source: Alter Rebbe's…
No. Sources: אסור ללבוש בגדים חדשים בשבת חזון - מג"א תקנ"א, ו. משנ"ב שם, ס"ק ט. ומה גם שה"ז בגד חשוב. ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ד סימן פ. רבבות…
Although obviously I can not answer why the Rebbe does something, we can try to explain the minhag of those who are particular about this matter, to the best…
שאלה: בעז"ה בקרוב יהי' לנו דינר מיוחד ובמרכז האירוע נכתיר הרב החשוב וכו' כמורה דאתרא, ובכדי שהעניין יעשה רושם קנינו טלית חדשה למסור לרב החדש, אבל כיון שזה יהיה…
אין צורך להתעטף בציצית עוד פעם. ואם הוא רוצה, יכול להתעטף בטלית לברך, ובתנאי שעברו שלוש שעות מאז שלבש את הטלית לאחרונה. #4749
It is not a problem, even if it is not cold. However, if the Tallis has been off for three hours or more, one would have to make a…
Question: If I am in a Shul where the Kohanim Duchan but I do not have a Tallis on, should I put one on just for Birchas Kohanim? That…
A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He…
Lechatchilah one may Daven Shemone Esrei from Netz Hachamah. However, one should not make a Brochoh on Tallis and Tefilin until after Misheyakir. In this situation, follow this procedure (assuming…
Does it need to be a man who himself is M'chuyav? Answer: The silk Atarah does not need to be sewn by a Jew. #2239
So we generally put on Tallis and Tefillin without a Bracha until Yishtabach. When should we say Barchi Nafshi and Mah Yakar? When do we do Atifas Yishmaelim? Answer: Put…
