If the Tefillin is cracked at its bottom, as is common to occur between the lower and higher Titurah which have been sewed, is it Kosher?[1] Yes, so long as the stitches have not been torn and the Tefillin maintain their square shape the Tefillin remain Kosher. [1] Zichron […]
Children wearing Tefillin-Wearing Tefillin before the Bar Mitzvah
Wearing Tefillin before the Bar Mitzvah: [1] A. When to begin wearing: The dispute: It is disputed as to when a father becomes obligated to buy Tefillin for his son, and educate him in the Mitzvah of wearing Tefillin. Some Poskim[2] rule a father is obligated to buy Tefillin for […]
Smoking in Tefillin
May one smoke cigarettes while wearing Tefillin?[1] One is to avoid smoking cigarettes while wearing Tefillin in public due to it being belittling to the Tefillin. In private however one may be lenient. As well if one feels he needs to smoke in order to clear his mind for […]
Eating in Tefillin
May one eat, drink, and say Lechaim, while wearing Tefillin?[1] A meal: One who enters [while wearing Tefillin] to eat a set meal [i.e. bread] is required to remove his Tefillin.[2] He is to leave them on the table so they are available to him after the meal is complete, […]
Tefillin on Chol Hamoed
Chol Hamoed:[1] The dispute: It is disputed amongst the Rishonim and Poskim as to whether one is to put on Tefillin on Chol Hamoed. Some Poskim[2] rule that Chol Hamoed is not a time of Tefillin [similar to Shabbos and Yom Tov, and it is hence forbidden to wear Tefillin […]
Tefillin on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Shabbos and Yom Tov:[1] Shabbos and Yom Tov are not a time for Tefillin and one is thus not required to wear Tefillin on Shabbos or Yom Tov.[2] Furthermore, it is even forbidden to wear Tefillin one these days for the sake of the Mitzvah. One who dons Tefillin on […]
What time in the morning may one begin to Don Tefillin
When in the morning may one begin to put on Tefillin:[1] It is forbidden to put on Tefillin [at night and] even after Alos Hashachar, until the time that majority of people awaken from their sleep.[2] This is defined as the time of morning in which it is light enough […]
Tefillin after early Maariv
If one Davened Maariv early may he still put on Tefillin?[1] One who forgot and did not put on Tefillin throughout the day and only remembered after Davening an early daytime Maariv [i.e. past Plag Hamincha but before night], it is disputed as to whether he is still allowed to […]
Tefillin past sunset
Until when during the day may one put on Tefillin?[1] One is not to don Tefillin after Shekiah/sunset.[2] [See Q&A!] Q&A If one did not put on Tefillin the entire day, may he do so after sunset, before Tzeis Hakochavim? Yes.[3] However one is to put the Tefillin […]
Tefillin at night
Tefillin at Night:[1] Biblically one is obligated to wear Tefillin also at night.[2] However the Sages prohibited one to wear Tefillin at night.[3] Q&A If one did not put on Tefillin the entire day, may he do so at night?[4] No.[5] If one cannot wear Tefillin during the day […]
Speaking between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam
May one speak before wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam after Davening? It is permitted to speak prior to wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam after Davening.[1] Nevertheless, some Poskim[2] write it is best to avoid speaking prior to wearing Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam.[3] Some Chassidim are stringent to follow this […]
Wearing Tefillin when saying Shema before Davening
Is one obligated to wear Tefillin when saying Shema in the morning before Davening? No[1], and so is the custom of most Chassidim.[2] However some Chassidim are accustomed to don Tefillin and recite Shema before eating prior to Davening, and so the was the directive of the Rebbe […]
Putting on Tefillin in middle of Davening
Putting on Tefillin in middle of Davening:[1] What is one to do if his Tefillin arrived in middle of Davening, or if he forgot to put on Tefillin and remembered in middle of Davening? May he wear the Tefillin and may a blessing be recited? The same question applies to […]
How often is one to wear Tefillin?
How often is one to wear Tefillin?[1] The Mitzvah of Tefillin is for one to wear the Tefillin throughout the entire day.[2] [See Q&A regarding if this is a Biblical obligation] The custom however [in today’s times] is not to wear it the entire day.[3] Rather, the Tefillin is worn […]
Greatness and importance of Mitzvah of Tefillin
The greatness and severity of the Mitzvah:[1] The reward for the Mitzvah of Tefillin is very great. The following statements are recorded by Admur regarding the greatness and importance of this Mitzvah: Poshe Yisrael Begufan:[2] One who does not put on Tefillin [for even one day[3]] is considered within […]
The Mitzvah of wearing Tefillin
The Mitzvah of wearing Tefillin: It is a positive command in the Torah to wear Tefillin. It incorporates two positive commands, one to wear the head Tefillin and the second to wear the hand Tefillin.[1] This command is repeated in the Torah 4 different times, and hence one who does […]
Selling Tzitzis to a Gentile
This Halacha is an excerpt from our SeferBuy me on Amazon.com Selling Tzitzis to a Gentile: [1] One may not sell a Tallis with Tzitzis to a gentile, even if the gentile is a merchant, as doing so may lead to murder.[2] Likewise, one may not give a gentile a Tallis with Tzitzis […]
Sending Tzitzis string thru a gentile
This Halacha is an excerpt from our SeferBuy me on Amazon.com Sending Tzitzis strings thru a Gentile: [1] One who sends Kosher Tzitzis strings to a friend through a gentile messenger is required to place two signs on the strings, as explained in Yoreh Deah 11 [regarding the laws of Kosher food].[2] […]
Kashrus status of purchased Tzitzis
This Halacha is an excerpt from our SeferBuy me on Amazon.com The Kashrus status of purchased Tzitzis: Purchasing from a Jew:[1] One who purchases a pair of Tzitzis from a Jew can assume that the Tzitzis is Kosher [without doing any further inquiry].[2] [Nevertheless, in today’s times one can no longer rely […]
Discovered Tallis is Pasul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com What to do if one discovered his Tallis is Pasul: [1] If one discovered his Tallis in invalid, and he is in an area that there is no embarrassment involved in removing his Tallis, such as he […]
Tying strings together
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tying strings together so they meet the minimum required measurement? [1] Prior to tying the string to the corner:[2] Prior to tying the Tzitzis strings to the corner, it is valid to tie the ends of two […]
Strings that unraveled
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Strings that unraveled: [1] If any of the eight strings unraveled from its spinning after it was tied to the garment[2], the unraveled area is considered cut off from the Tzitzis and it hence does not enter into […]
Strings that tore
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our Tzitzis course! String tore from the Tzitzis:[1] Although it was already explained that at the time that the Tzitzis is tied to the corner each of the eight strings must have a minimum length of 12 Gudlin, […]
Making knots at the end of strings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com May one make knots at the end of the strings to prevent them from unraveling? [1] Some[2] are accustomed to make a single knot at the ends of each of the eight strings in order to prevent […]
Positions of tying the Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com In what position is one to tie the Tzitzis: A. Tying the Tzitzis in a way that the braided area hits the corner? [1] When one ties the Tzitzis to the garment one is to be […]
The Tzitzis braid
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Tzitzis braid: [1] In the previous Halachos, the laws dealing with the people that are valid to make the Tzitzis braid, and that the Tzitzis braid must be made Leshmah, were dealt with. In this Halacha the […]
Saying a Blessing while tying Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Is a blessing recited when tying Tzitzis to a four cornered garment? [1] A blessing is not recited when tying Tzitzis onto a four cornered garment which one desires to wear.[2] The blessing is only recited at […]
A valid tying of the Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The requirements that need to be fulfilled for a valid tying of the Tzitzis onto the Tallis: There are various laws relating to the tying of the Tzitzis to the garment, such as the intent one must […]
Cutting the strings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Cutting the strings of the Tzitzis: [1] It is proper to beware not to cut the Tzitzis strings using a knife.[2] Rather one is to cut the strings using one’s teeth. [Thus, if one’s Tzitzis strings are long […]
The length of each string
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com How long must each string be? [1] After the four Tzitzis strings are folded to form 8 strings, each of the 8 strings must contain a [minimum] length[2] of 12 Gudlin/Thumbs.[3] One measures from the wide part of […]
The Mitzvah of Techeiles
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Mitzvah of Techeiles: [1] As stated in the verse, the Biblical Mitzvah of Tzitzis requires that the Tzitzis strings contain both a set of white strings and a set of Techeiles strings. These two colors of string […]
How many strings must one tie
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com How many strings must one tie? [1] The Tzitzis of each corner must consist of four strings.[2] The four strings have to be entered into the corner hole of the Tallis and folded in half, for a […]
Four corners of Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The four corners of Tzitzis: [1] All four corners of Tzitzis are considered a single Mitzvah, and therefore so long as a Tallis does not have all four Tzitzis attached to it, it is not Kosher. [1] […]
Making the Tzitzis strings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Making the Tzitzis strings: Introduction-Understanding how a string is made: To understand the laws applicable to the making of the strings of the Tzitzis, one must first have basic knowledge in the string making process. The process […]
Introduction on the laws of the Tzitzis strings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Introduction: In order for a Tallis to be Kosher, and hence enable one to fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzitzis through wearing it, it must be a Tzitzis requiring garment and contain Kosher Tzitzis. The laws of this […]
13. The law of a torn Tallis – Its status of validity and laws of resewing
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The hole in the corner
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The hole in the corner of the Tallis: The hole in the corner of the Tallis Katan serves as the area through which the Tzitzis is tied to the corner. There are various laws relating to the […]
The Corners
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Corners: [1] A. Four corners:[2] A Tallis that contains less than four corners is exempt from Tzitzis.[3] More than four cornered garment: A Tallis that contains more than four corners, such as a garment that contains five […]
Owning the garment
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Owning the Garment: [1] This law will discuss the Tzitzis obligations of a four cornered garment that is not owned by the wearer. Regarding reciting a blessing on a borrowed Tallis, and other related laws-refer to Chapter 2 […]
Types of garments obligated in Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The types of garments obligated in Tzitzis: In addition to the requirements discussed in the previous Halachas [i.e. material; size; majority split], for a garment to be obligated in Tzitzis, there is also a set of requirements […]
Four cornered garment with partially closed sides
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Undershirt Tzitzis/Kapata/Robes-A four cornered garment with partially closed sides: [1] Those garments that are closed by their upper half and contain a split by their lower half[2] which forms four corners, such as occurs to those garments which […]
Shiur Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Shiur Tallis-The size of a Tallis Katan/Gadol: The Torah only obligates a garment to have Tzitzis if it is of a certain size. It is disputed amongst Poskim as to the measurements of this size. There is […]
Extra cloth on top area of Tallis Gadol
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Placing an extra cloth on the top area of the Tallis Gadol: [1] It is customary[2] to make a crown on the Tallis through sewing a piece of silk [or other material[3] on its top area].[4] The Arizal […]
5. Having a beautiful Tallis and Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Having a beautiful Tallis and Tzitzis:[1] It is a Mitzvah to […]
Color of Tallis and Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The color of the Tallis and Tzitzis: [1] Do the garment and fringes need to be the same color?[2] Some Poskim[3] are of the opinion that the fringes and garment must be the same color.[4] Thus, if the […]
A mixed material Tallis and Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com A Mixed material Tallis and Tzitzis: A. Mixed material garments:[1] Yarns of different materials were used to weave the garment:[2] If a Tallis was woven from yarn/threads of different materials, such as if the warp was made […]
Material of the Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The material of the Tzitzis strings: [1] A. Wool and linen: Wool or linen fringes may be used as Tzitzis for a garment of any material.[2] [Nevertheless, due to the prohibition of Shatnez, it is forbidden to tie […]
The Material of the Tallis-Wool, Linen, cotton
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Material of the Tallis[1] Introduction: The relevance of the Kashrus of the Tallis material plays a ramification on the following two matters. 1) Whether the four cornered garment may be worn without Tzitzis. 2) Whether one […]
Introduction to Laws of Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Introduction: Terminology: The laws of this chapter relate to the garment of the Tallis, otherwise known as the Beged, and not to the fringes of the Tallis [to be explained in the next chapter]. In order for […]
Saying Shehechiyanu on a new Tallis [or other new clothing]
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The blessing of Shehechiyanu on a new pair of Tzitzis: [1] A. Tallis Gadol versus Tallis Katan: The blessing of Shehechiyanu may only be recited on clothing of importance; clothing which one rejoices over its purchase. However, […]
Replacing Tallis that was removed
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The law of the blessing when replacing a Tallis Katan/Gadol that was removed: [1] One who removed his Tallis Gadol/Katan and now desires to place it back on, is subject to the question of whether he is […]
Switched rooms between Blessing and Mitzvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Switched rooms or talked between the blessing and the Mitzvah: [1] One who said a blessing and switched areas prior to wearing the Tallis, then if he went from inside the house to outside the door of […]
Blessing for more than one Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The amount of blessings to be recited upon wearing more than one Tallis at a time or upon switching Talleisim: [1] Example: One is cold and desires to wear a few pairs of wool Tallis Katan to […]
Saying Blessing on borrowed Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Is a Blessing recited over a borrowed Tallis? [1] The Torah does not obligate one to tie Tzitzis to a garment that one does not own, such as a garment that does not belong to the person wearing […]
Didn’t say Blessing by initial wearing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com How to say the blessing if one did not say it by the initial wearing:[1] If one was unable to recite the blessing by the initial wearing, then [immediately[2]] when the opportunity arrives he is to shake […]
Putting Tzitzis on where one may not say the Blessing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Putting on the Tzitzis in an area where one may not say the blessing? Initially, one is to wear the Tzitzis in an area where the blessing can be said. [1] If however a person is in […]
Hearing Blessing from another
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Hearing the Blessing from another person: [1] If the other is also putting on a Tallis: If many[2] people are putting on a Tallis at the same time, each person is to say the blessing on his own. […]
Standing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Standing while saying the Blessings: [1] The blessing of Lehisatef Betzitzis is to [Lechatchila[2]] be recited in a standing position.[3] [If the blessing was recited in a sitting position, one nevertheless fulfills his obligation.[4]] Must one stand when […]
Looking at Tzitzis during Blessing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Looking at the Tzitzis during the Blessing: [1] It is proper to look at the Tzitzis upon one wrapping it over him, while saying the blessing.[2] [According to Kabala, one is to look at the Tzitzis of the […]
Untangling the Tzitzis strings-Weekday and Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Untangling the Tzitzis strings:[1] Prior to saying the blessing over the Tzitzis one is required to separate the strings of the Tzitzis from each other.[2] [This applies for both the Tallis Gadol and the Tallis Katan.[3] This […]
Checking Tzitzis prior to wearing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Checking the Tzitzis prior to wearing\Blessing it: [1] *Regarding the obligation to untangle the Tzitzis strings prior to the blessing-see next Halacha! A. The obligation:[2] Each and every day, prior[3] to reciting the blessing upon wearing the […]
When may one say Blessing on Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com When may one recite a blessing over a Tallis? Night versus day: A. Tzitzis at night-Night Tzitzis: [1] See Chapter 1 Halacha 10 for the full details of this subject! One does not recite a blessing over Tzitzis […]
Blessing over Tallis Katan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Blessing over a Tallis Katan: [1] Upon wearing a Tallis Katan, one recites the blessing of “Al Mitzvas Tzitzis”, being that today we cannot, and do not, perform a Yishmaeli wrap with the Tallis Katan, as explained […]
Blessing over Tallis Gadol
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Blessing over a Tallis Gadol: [1] The blessing of “Lehisatef Betzitzis[2]” is recited over the wearing of the Tallis Gadol, upon wrapping it in a Yishmaeli wrap.[3] The Nussach of the blessing:[4] The dialect of the blessing […]
The Blessing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The blessing: Prior to performing the Mitzvah of wearing a Tallis one is to recite a blessing over the Mitzvah, just as is the law regarding other Mitzvos in which a blessing is recited prior to its […]
Using a knife to cut Tzitzis strings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Using a knife to cut Tzitzis strings: [1] It is proper to be aware not to cut Tzitzis using a knife.[2] Rather one is to cut the strings using one’s teeth.[3] [Thus, if one’s Tzitzis strings are long […]
Removing Tzitzis from a kosher Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Removing Tzitzis from a Kosher Tallis: [1] With intent to tie the Tzitzis onto a different Tallis:[2] It is permitted to untie the Tzitzis from one Tallis in order to immediately tie those Tzitzis onto a different Tallis […]
Respecting the Tallis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Respecting the Tallis: The laws relating to the respect that must be shown to a Tallis/Tzitzis differentiates between a Kosher Tallis that can still be used for the Mitzvah, and a Tallis or Tzitzis that is invalid […]
Entering Cemetery with Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Entering a Cemetery with Tzitzis: [1] One may not enter a cemetery while wearing Tzitzis that are revealed to the open.[2] This applies both to a Tallis Gadol and a Tallis Katan.[3] If however the Tzitzis are covered […]
Using another’s Tallis without permission
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article May one use another person’s Tallis without permission? [1] It is permitted […]
How to wear Tallis the Tallis Gadol and Tallis Katan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com How to wear the Tallis on the body [1] The Mitzvah of Tzitzis is held very precious amongst all Jewry and is performed by them daily. However, not all are informed that the proper wearing of a Tallis […]
Who is Obligated
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Who is obligated in the Mitzvah of Tzitzis? [1] A. Men: All Jewish men above the age of Bar Mitzvah are Biblically obligated in the Mitzvah of Tzitzis. Slaves:[2] Slaves are exempt from the Mitzvah of Tzitzis just […]
Tzitzis on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Wearing Tzitzis on Shabbos: [1] On Shabbos, it is Biblically permitted to wear a four cornered garment without Tzitzis.[2] However Rabbinically, it is forbidden to do so.[3] [Furthermore, one who wears a four cornered garment with Tzitzis fulfills […]
Tzitzis at night
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tzitzis at night:[1] A. The Obligation: The Mitzvah of Tzitzis does not apply at night, to night garments.[2] The definition of “night garments” is disputed amongst the Poskim, as explained next: Definition of night-night garment versus nighttime?[3] […]
Holding the Tzitzis during Davening
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Holding the Tzitzis during Davening: [1] See end of this Halacha for a summary of the practical Chabad custom! A. Holding the Tzitzis by Baruch Sheamar:[2] One is to hold the two front Tzitzis of his Tallis […]
Tallis Gadol/Katan arrives in middle of Davening
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Putting on Tallis in middle of Davening: What is one to do if his Tallis arrived in middle of Davening, or if he forgot to put on the Tallis and remembered in middle of Davening? May he […]
Wearing during Davening
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Davening-Must one wear Tzitzis during Davening? [1] Even one who is unable to wear Tzitzis the entire day is at the very least to be careful to wear Tzitzis during Shema and Shemoneh Esrei.[2] [This applies to […]
The Mitzvah to wear a Tallis Katan-Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Must one wear a pair of Tzitzis throughout the day? [1] There is no legal obligation for a person to purchase a four cornered garment in order to become obligated in Tzitzis. The obligation of Tzitzis only […]
The Kavanos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Kavanos-What should one have in mind when performing the Mitzvah of Tzitzis? [1] When placing on the Tallis one is to have in mind that G-d commanded us to wear the Tallis in order to remember all […]
The punishment
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Punishment [1] The punishment for one who nullifies the Mitzvah of Tzitzis is very great.[2] On such a person the verse[3] states “I will hold onto the corners of the earth [and shake the Reshaim off from […]
The reward
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The reward: [1] Whoever is careful in the Mitzvah of Tzitzis merits seeing the face of the Shechina.[2] Other rewards and Segulos mentioned in Sefarim: Whoever is careful in the Mitzvah of Tzitzis merits [in the future] […]
The purpose of the Mitzvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The purpose of the Mitzvah: The purpose of the Mitzvah of Tzitzis is stated explicitly in the verse [1] “And you will see it and remember all the Mitzvos of Hashem, and you will do them, and […]
The Mitzvah of Tzitzis: The command, prohibition, and history
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com The Mitzvah and Prohibition [1] The Torah[2] commands every male Jew to tie fringes onto the corners of four cornered garments that he wears. It is forbidden to wear any garment that is obligated in Tzitzis and does […]
Introduction to the Laws of Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Introduction to Hilchos Tzitzis The wearing of Tzitzis is one of the most significant Mitzvos fulfilled by a Jew. It is one of the signs that differentiate a Jew from a Gentile, and serves as a reminder of […]
Eating before Alos Hashachar
Eating prior to Alos:[1] It is forbidden to begin a meal starting from 30 minutes prior to Alos [however, snacking is allowed]. [Nevertheless, some Poskim[2] rule it is a grave prohibition according to Kabala to eat, prior to dawn, after awakening, throughout the entire year. This prohibition applies starting from […]
Concentration
To purchase this Sefer, click here Concentration Lack of concentration possibly invalidates the blessing: [1] If one does not understand the words of a blessing or thinks of other matters while reciting it, according to some opinions it is considered as if he did not recite the blessing at all […]
The Meaning of Asher Yatzar
To purchase this Sefer, click here The Meaning of Asher Yatzar [1] The dialect of the blessing of Asher Yatzar is recorded in Tractate Brachos 60b. The Rishonim discuss the meaning behind different words stated in this blessing. There exist a number of variations of dialects of the blessing. The […]
The laws of Asher Yatzar
To Purchase this Sefer Click here The blessing of Asher Yatzar:[1] Whenever one relieves himself throughout the day, whether he urinates or has a bowel movement, he recites the blessing of Asher Yatzar afterwards.[2] A. How much urine or excrement must one expel to be obligated in saying Asher Yatzar?[3] There […]
Hearing Birchas Hatorah from another
May one fulfill his obligation through hearing Birchas Hatorah said by another person? Yes.[1] However there are Poskim[2] that learn in Admur that one does not fulfill his obligation unless it is said with a Minyan. One may fulfill his obligation of Birchas Hatorah through hearing the blessings said by […]
Learning and saying Birchas Hatorah before washing hands in the morning upon awakening
Learning Torah and reciting Birchas Hatorah prior to washing ones hands upon awakening?[1] One must wash his hands prior to saying the blessing and speaking words of Torah.[2] However if there is no water available then he may recite Birchas Hatorah and learn without washing his hands although he is […]
Can one say Birchas Hatorah after davening
May one recite Birchas Hatorah after Shacharis?[1] Example-If one has already prayed Shacharis and then recalled that he forgot to say Birchas Hatorah, should it still be recited? Initially one is to recite Birchas Hatorah prior to Davening, if he does not plan to learn Torah immediately after Davening.[2] If […]
Saying Birchas Hatorah if one did not sleep at night
Is one to recite Birchas Hatorah if he did not sleep at night?[1] One is to recite Birchas Hatorah even if he did not sleep at all the previous night. [There is no need to try to hear the blessing from another person.[2]] However the blessing may only be said […]
Saying Birchas Hatorah if one awakened at night before dawn
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Reciting Birchas Hatorah prior to learning if woke up in middle of the night:[1] If one slept [a standard sleep[2]] and woke up prior to dawn, while […]
How often is Birchas Hatorah to be recited
How often should Birchas Hatorah be recited?[1] The blessing over Torah study is recited only once a day, in the morning [as part of Birchas Hashachar], prior to beginning learning Torah that day. It is not recited again any other time that day, until the next morning.[2] This applies even […]
An uneducated Jew saying Birchas Hatorah
Is an uneducated Jew to recite Birchas Hatorah even if he is unable to understand the words of Torah?[1] Every Jew, including an uneducated Jew, is to recite Birchas Hatorah in the morning and then recite the verses of “Yivarechicha”.[2] [1] Hilchos Talmud Torah 2/12; See also Ashel Butchach Avraham […]
Women saying Birchas Hatorah
Are women obligated to recite Birchas Hatorah?[1] Women are obligated[2] to recite Birchas Hatorah.[3] [1] 47/10; Michaber 47/14 in name of Igur; M”A 47/14; See Biur Halacha 47/14 “Nashim”; Likutei Sichos 14 p.48 [2] Is this an obligation or a voluntary matter? The Levush 47/14 writes that women are obligated […]
Where is one to recite Birchas Hatorah-At home or in shul?
Is Birchas Hatorah to be recited at home or in Shul? Our custom is to recite it at home together with all the morning blessings, as explained in Chapter 8. What if one is a Baal Keri? One is to nevertheless say the blessing of Birchas Hatorah in order not […]
Where within prayer is one to recite Birchas Hatorah
Where within prayer is one to recite Birchas Hatorah:[1] Our custom, as written in the Siddur, is to recite Birchas Hatorah immediately after the morning blessings. The following is the ruling of Admur in the Shulchan Aruch regarding when the blessing is to be said. Some places have the custom […]
What is one to learn after reciting Birchas Hatorah
What is one to learn after Birchas Hatorah? The custom is to recite the verses of Birchas Kohanim[1] [and the Mishna of Eilu Dvarim[2]] immediately after reciting Birchas Hatorah, and through doing so one fulfills his obligation of learning Torah immediately after the blessing.[3] Nevertheless from the letter of the […]
Learning Torah immediately after Birchas Hatorah
Must one learn Torah immediately after reciting the blessing?[1] It is proper to beware to learn Torah immediately after reciting Birchas Hatorah and not to make any interval between the blessing and the learning. For this reason the custom is to recite the verses of Birchas Kohanim immediately after reciting […]
