To purchase this Sefer, click here The order in putting on and tying shoes: [1] Placing on the shoes: When putting on shoes one is to [honor his right side[2] and therefore he is to] first place on his right shoe [without tying the laces, as will be explained] and only […]
Laws of a lefty
To purchase this Sefer, click here Which side receives precedence by a lefty, his left or right? Some Poskim [1] rule that a left handed person is to give precedence to his right side, just like a right handed person.[2] However others[3] rule, based on Admur, that a lefty always gives […]
Precedence of left side
To purchase this Sefer, click here Preceding the left side when tying clothing:[1] One is to precede the left side with regards to tying clothing. Thus all clothing that have laces which are required to be tied on two different sides, left and right, one is to precede the tying […]
Precedence of right side
To purchase this Sefer, click here Giving precedence to the right side: [1] One is to always give precedence to his right over his left for all matters. The reason for this is because the right is given greater significance throughout the entire Torah regarding [the Temple service[2]], the inauguration […]
Practical Q&A
To purchase this Sefer, click here Practical Q&A What does one do in a situation that he needs to walk and does not have a head covering? Example: What does one do if his yarmulke flew off and is found more than 4 cubits from him? If one is able […]
Valid Head Covering
To purchase this Sefer, click here What is defined as a valid head covering? [1] A very thin cover: Hats that are woven of straw [and hence are very light and transparent] are considered a valid head covering. Q&A Is there a minimum size for a Yarmulke? How much […]
Does hand on head suffice
To purchase this Sefer, click here Does placing a hand on one’s head suffice in place of a Yarmulke?[1] One’s own hand: Placing one’s hand on his head suffices in place of a Yarmulke with regards to being able to sit and walk.[2] [Thus if one does not have a […]
Children Wearing a Yarmulke
To purchase this Sefer, click here Male Children:[1] It is proper to cover even the head of children [in order to place upon them fear of heaven[2]]. Q&A From what age should a child begin to wear a Yarmulke? Age three:[3] From age three we are particular that a boy […]
When must a Yarmulke be worn?
To purchase this Sefer, click here When must a Yarmulke be worn? [1] In previous times it was only obligatory to wear a Yarmulke upon reciting Hashem’s name or, according to some opinions, when inside a Shul, as will be explained. It was a mere act of piety to wear […]
Reason and Meaning behind wearing Yarmulke
To purchase this Sefer, click here The reason and meaning behind wearing a Yarmulke: There are numerous reasons brought in Admur behind wearing a skullcap. These include: Modesty/Tznius Fear of heaven Not to follow the statutes of the Gentiles To openly appear like a Jew. Modesty: [1] Wearing a […]
