In the times of the Bet Hamikdash, there existed a Thanksgiving offering which, in the words of Rashi (Vayikra 7:12), people […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
May one interrupt Pesuke Dezimra? As mentioned previously, the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 51:1) writes that Pesuke Dezimra begins with the […] Read More
The section of the prayer preceding the blessings of Keriat Shema is known as Pesuke Dezimra, and is a collection […] Read More
At the beginning of the Shaharit prayer, there is a section referred to as Korbanot which is recited. This is […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 47:10) writes that a settled sleep on one’s bed during the day is considered an interruption […] Read More
Can a child wear Tefilin? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 37:3) states that a father must purchase Tefilin for a minor […] Read More
What Typefce is used in Tefilin? The typeface used by the Sephardic community, including in Morocco, for writing Torah scrolls, […] Read More
The previous Halacha mentioned that although the custom in Morocco was not to wear Tefilin of Rabbenu Tam because of the appearance […] Read More
The Gemara (Menahot 34b) discusses that the box of the Tefilin Shel Rosh and Shel Yad contain four compartments, each […] Read More
Can Ashkenazi Tefilin Be Worn By Sephardim? The box of the Tefilin contains four parchments, each with a different portion […] Read More