Why Don’t We Wear Tefillin on Tisha B’Av?
On Tisha B’Av, many men do not wear tefillin at Shacharit and wait until Mincha. Yet this practice is not universal. The ancient custom of Jerusalem is specifically to wear…
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What to Do If Your Tefillin Fall to the Ground
If your tefillin fall to the ground, discover what Jewish law teaches: how to act with respect and holiness — including halachic guidance, tzedaka, fasting, cleaning, and spiritual repair through…
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How to Choose the Right Pair of Tefillin: A Complete Guide to an Informed Purchase
By Daniel Malka, Sofer STaM | Reading time: 7 minutes Purchasing a pair of Tefillin is much more than a simple transaction. It is a major spiritual investment that may…
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The Importance of Rabbeinu Tam’s Tefillin
Order of the Scrolls According to the Rishonim In Jewish tradition, there is a well-known disagreement among the medieval Torah scholars, known as the Rishonim, regarding the order of the…
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Is it Permitted to Purchase Tefillin with Maasser Funds?
Is it Permitted to Purchase Tefillin with Maasser Funds? Halachic authorities, including the Levush (Chapter 249, Section 1), the Nachalat Shiva (Chapter 8), and the Shut Bet Din Shel Shlomo…
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