The Alter Rebbe brings that a person should fast if the tefillin fell without a covering from the hand to the floor. If the tefillin were in their case…
The Alter Rebbe brings that a person should fast if the tefillin fell without a covering from the hand to the floor. If the tefillin were in their case…
Yes, unless he only went for ketanim and in a bathroom not made for gedolim. Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז כה, כט-ל. מג, א. קצוה״ש ח, ח. והאריך בזה הת׳…
Question: This is a question about a boy I'm teaching for his Bar Mitzvah on Shlichus. If ones right hand is his stronger hand and does all activities with…
Question: I am a Sofer, I was wondering if it is a chiyuv to computer check my work or is it enough to go over it three times as…
One should not keep other things in the small bags unless they made a Tenai in the beginning. A Talis bag or the larger bag can be used for…
Question: As a Shliach who deals primarily with sefardim, I often hear that sefardim can strictly only use sefardic tefillin. I've also heard once that Chabad or Arizal is…
In my opinion: If every time he agrees to put on Tefillin he is going to be pressured to also put on Rabeinu Tam, he may not agree so…
One should be careful not to put anything on top of tefillin or seforim even when the tefillin/seforim are in a bag. Some are lenient with regards to putting…
There is no requirement to remove tefillin straps when doing Hagbah; it’s purely for convenience. Sources: וראה בארוכה נועם י ע׳ רכז. וראה שו״ת רבבות אפרים ח,…
There are four options: 1. Put on the Tefilin Shel Yad backwards, so that the (usual) back of the box is facing down, and the Kesher will be on…
בכמה מקומות מובא שכל הגזירות והסייגים יתבטלו לעתיד לבוא. בנוגע לתפילין שאין מניחים כל היום - הנה מעיקר הדין, מצותן שיהיו מניחים אותם כל היום ונהגו שלא להניחם מפני…
They are two different customs on this matter: Some touch or kiss the Tefillin when reciting the words שנשמור חוקיך. Others do so when reciting the words למען לא…
Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he…
They are both considered a תשמיש קדושה (usage of holiness) and they should be placed in Geniza. Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Harav (Orach Chayim 42:6). Shulchan Aruch Orach…
Yes, but you should make sure to mention that the mitzvah of putting on Tefilin is only by day, and make sure it is not for a prolonged amount…
Yes, a Bracha on Tefillin is to be repeated after going to the bathroom and relieving yourself, or after two hours passed. Regarding Tallis - see here: https://asktherav.com/11190-1-if-i-take-off-my-tallis-to-go-to-the-bathroom-do-i-make-another-bracha-when-i-put-it-back-on/ …
I delayed putting on Rabbeinu Tam's Tefillin. I daven Mincha and Maariv in a shul that davens Maariv early, I only remembered I didn't put Rabbeinu Tam's after I…
Not long ago there was an uproar about the kashrus of mezuzos sold in Crown Heights. I need to replace my Rashi Tefillin. How can I tell who is…
Usually it can be wrapped gently over the IV, and slipped under the name tag. If not possible it can be wrapped over the name tag. If not at…
Absolutely unacceptable. ראה שו״ת הרמ״ע מפאנו קז: שבקושי התירו להניחן וכו׳ שהשוגה באהבתן צריך לקדש עצמו הרבה מאד ושתהא דעתו שפלה עליו תמיד באימה ויראה ורתת וזיע. ובשולחן…
