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 […]

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 of the Tallis

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 The Corners: [1] A. Four corners:[2] A Tallis that contains less than […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learning Torah prior to Birchas Hatorah

To purchase this Sefer, click here May one learn Torah prior to reciting Birchas Hatorah?[1] It is forbidden to verbalize any words of Torah with ones mouth prior to reciting the blessing of Birchas Hatorah.[2] This applies individually towards Scripture, Mishna, Talmud, Midrash, as all the above is considered Torah […]

Standing for Birchas Hatorah

To purchase this Sefer, click here Must one stand upon reciting Birchas Hatorah? One is to stand when reciting the blessing[1] and so is the custom of Jewry.[2] [1] Admur 8/3 [2] See Maarah Kohen 3/3; Yaskil Avdi 8/3 that this is similar to the standing of Bnei Yisrael on […]

The Nussach of Birchas Hatorah

To purchase this Sefer, click here A. The three blessings:[1] Birchas Hatorah consists of three blessings: The blessing of “Al Divreiy[2] Torah”. [This blessing is considered Birchas Hamitzvah, just like one recites a blessing prior to every Mitzvah.[3]] The blessing of “Viharev Na”.[4] [This blessing is considered Birchas Hanehnin, just […]

The importance of Birchas Hatorah

To purchase this Sefer, click here The importance of reciting the blessing over Torah study:[1] One must be very careful to recite the blessing of Birchas Hatorah. The punishment received for being lax in this blessing:[2] The land of Israel was made desolate[3] due to that [the Torah sages and […]

Answering kaddish and kedusha

To purchase this Sefer, click here May one answer Kaddish or Kedusha if he is in the middle of Birchas Hashachar? [1] Between blessings: If one is between blessings he may answer for all matters. Short blessing: If one already recited G-d’s name in one of the short, one sentence, blessings, […]

Wearing a gartel

To purchase this Sefer, click here Is a married man to wear a Gartel while reciting the morning blessings? Many are accustomed to recite the morning blessings without a Gartel, as was the custom of the Rebbe Rashab. [1] However some are accustomed to recite the morning blessings with a Gartel, […]

Standing

To purchase this Sefer, click here Should one stand while reciting the morning blessings? Some Poskim [1] rule one is to say all the morning blessings in a standing position and so is the custom amongst Ashkenazi Jewry. However Sephardic Jewry is accustomed to sit while reciting the blessings in […]

If in doubt

To purchase this Sefer, click here What does one do if he is in doubt if he recited one of the blessings? [1] If one is in doubt if he recited one of the blessings, then he may not recite that blessing.[2] [It does not help for him to hear the […]

Answering Amen

To purchase this Sefer, click here Answering Amen to another person’s Birchas Hashachar: [1] Some communities have the custom that the congregants who heard the morning blessing said in shul, recite the morning blessings aloud to each other, in order so every person accumulates the answering of ninety amen’s each […]

Hearing from another

To purchase this Sefer, click here Fulfilling ones obligation through hearing the blessings from another person:[1] One does not fulfill his obligation of the morning blessings through hearing them from another person, even if the other person has in mind to fulfill ones obligation. If however one hears the blessings […]

If one said in the wrong order

To purchase this Sefer, click here What is the law if one recited the blessings in the wrong order? [1] If one said the blessings in the wrong order it has no Halachic significance, and one may continue to recite the remaining blessings.[2] Zokeif Kefufim before Matir Assurim: The above law, […]

The order

To purchase this Sefer, click here The order of the blessings? In previous times: [1] The morning blessings were established to be recited as soon as one received the pleasure that the blessing corresponds to. Hence 1) when he awakens from his sleep he says Elokaiy Neshama; 2) when he […]

When-At home or shul?

To purchase this Sefer, click here When are the morning blessings to be recited; at home or in Shul? The ruling in Shulchan Aruch: Al Netilas Yadayim; Asher Yatzar; Elokaiy Neshama: [1] These three blessings are to be recited immediately upon awakening as explained in this chapter. Hanosen Lasechvi Binah through […]

If one did not sleep at night

To purchase this Sefer, click here Does one say the morning blessings if he did not sleep at night? The definition of not having slept: [1] One who did not sleep for a period of thirty minutes at night is considered as if he did not sleep at all. If one […]

On a boat or plane

To purchase this Sefer, click here May one who is on a boat or plane recite the blessing of Roka Haaretz al Hamayim? [1] The blessing may only be recited after dawn.[2] [1] Ketzos Hashulchan notes page 82 [2] Based on our custom to always recite the morning blessings one who […]

Mourner

To purchase this Sefer, click here Does a mourner recite the blessing of Sheasa Li Kol Tzarki? [1] Yes. [1] Kaf Hachaim 46/17; Ben Ish Chaiy Vayeishev 9; Shalmei Tzibur; Birkeiy Yosef 46/3; Shaareiy Teshuvah 46/7; Kitzur SH”A 209/5; Chaim Beyad 125/14; Kaf Hachaim Falagi 9/11; Siddur Yaavetz; Kesher Gudal 5/19 […]

Tesha Bav and Yom Kippur

To purchase this Sefer, click here Not to recite the blessing of “Sheasa Li Kol Tzarki” on the ninth of Av and Yom Kippur:[1] One does not recite the blessing of “Sheasa Li Kol Tzarki” on the ninth of Av or Yom Kippur.[2] [One only resumes saying it the next […]

Deaf

To purchase this Sefer, click here Does a deaf person recite the blessing of “Hanosen Lasechvi Binah”?  [1] A deaf person is to recite the blessing of Hanosein Lasechvi Bina [from daybreak and onwards[2]].[3] [1] 46/7 [2] Ketzos Hashulchan 5/6 based on Siddur [3] As the blessing does not mention […]

Blind

To purchase this Sefer, click here Does a blind person say the blessing of “Pokeach Ivrim”? [1] There is an opinion[2] which states that despite the above custom, a blind person does not say the blessing of Pokeach Ivrim.[3] [Practically a blind person does not say this blessing.[4]] [1] 46/7 [2] […]