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View all products →By Daniel Malka, Certified Sofer STaM | Updated in 2026 The mitzvah of affixing a Mezuzah to the doors of one’s home is well known. Yet many people are unaware that the obligation may also apply to offices, shops, workshops, clinics, and other business premises. 📋 Table of Contents The Torah source and basic principle…
By Daniel Malka, Certified Sofer STaM | Updated in 2026 Does your caravan, mobile home, campervan, or RV require a Mezuzah? A Sephardic halachic answer based on the Shulchan Aruch and the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt”l. 📋 Table of Contents The basic principle: What is considered a home? The caravan: With or without…
The Transmission of the Oral Torah Why are there disagreements in Halacha if the Oral Torah was faithfully transmitted from one generation to the next? The example of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin helps us understand how halachic disputes could arise without undermining the deep unity or authenticity of the tradition. Based on a response…
The Halacha of Tefillin Are women required to wear Tefillin, and may they choose to wear them voluntarily? The answer requires distinguishing between three levels: the basic obligation, the exceptional cases mentioned in the Talmud, and the practical ruling accepted by the halachic authorities. Practical answer: women are exempt from the mitzvah of Tefillin because…
Tefillin and Shabbat Tefillin are a daily mitzvah of immense holiness. Yet we do not wear them on Shabbat or Yom Tov. Halacha goes even further and prohibits wearing them on these sacred days. Why does a holier day remove the need for such a sacred mitzvah? The answer lies in the concept of the…
Resuming Tefillin After a Break: A Complete Halachic Guide Have you stopped wearing Tefillin for a few days, several months, or even many years? This complete guide explains how to resume the mitzvah correctly, without guesswork, and build a lasting daily routine. Table of Contents The daily obligation and why missed days cannot be made…
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 teshuva
The Yalkut Yosef 285/32 states that the obligation to affix a mezuzah on a balcony depends on two specific criteria. If the balcony has a roof and a minimum area of two meters by two meters, it is mandatory to place a mezuzah on the door leading to it. However, Rav…
