Items written or prepared in accordance with Halakha, with personal guidance.
View all products →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 question, “Which arm should Tefillin be worn on?” comes up very frequently, especially before a Bar Mitzvah, in cases of cross-dominance, or following an injury. This guide provides a clear and practical explanation according to Halacha. Table of Contents Halachic foundations: the weaker hand and writing Fully right-handed and fully left-handed individuals The ambidextrous…
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 four Torah passages placed inside the Tefillin Shel Rosh. The two principal opinions are those of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam. The order of the parchment…
