Must the Shel Rosh straps that dangle in front of one’s chest have their black side face up?[1] The Poskim rule that the straps are not to be turned over [onto their white side], neither by the Tefillin Shel Yad nor by the Tefillin Shel Rosh [and are hence to […]

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Music therapy-May one listen to music during the three weeks for emotional and mental health purposes? In general, one may not play or listen[1] to music during the three weeks.[2] [It is forbidden to listen to music, whether live or […]

Eating restrictions for one who is exempt from fasting: Eating in accordance to “Shiurim” as required on Yom Kippur: Some Poskim[1] rule that even one who is exempt from the fast is required to follow the same eating and drinking measurements “Shiurim” prescribed on Yom Kippur. Other Poskim[2], however, rule […]

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Summary   Chapter 1-The 17th of Tamuz: The 17th of Tamuz is a public fast day. One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time. It is also the beginning of the […]

Covid-19 Fasting laws-Should one fast this year on 17th of Tamuz? Law for one who is sick:[1] One who is sick is exempt from fasting, [and is even prohibited to be stringent upon himself to fast[2]].[3] This applies even if there is no danger involved in his illness.[4] He is […]

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Original Hebrew Source sheet [for Members Only] Is one to repeat the blessing after re-wearing the Tefillin after using the bathroom: Background on saying a blessing when re-wearing Tefillin: One who removed his Tefillin and now desires to place it back on, […]

See original Hebrew source sheets [for members only] Co-sleeping-May boys/men sleep together on the same bed?[1] It is forbidden for two men/boys to sleep together in the same bed.[2] This applies even if the men are married, and certainly if they are both single.[3] This applies even if they are […]

Wishing good Shabbos after the time of Mincha:[1] There is a known custom not to wish good Shabbos or say Shalom Aleichem between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbos, during Bein Hashmashos.[2] _____________________________________________________________ [1] Piskeiy Teshuvos 292/8 in name of Sefer Matamim and Otzer Minhagei Yeshurun; Mentioned in Makor Chaim 270 […]

View original Hebrew sources-For members Only This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Should a married m an say a blessing on a Tallis Katan? Is one to say a blessing over a Tallis Katan worn prior to Davening if he will be wearing a Tallis Gadol for Shacharis? […]