There is much discussion, especially among the Moroccan Poskim, as to whether covering one’s head is a Halacha, and that by not […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 6:2) states that there is a custom to wait until arriving to the synagogue before reciting the blessing […] Read More
Based on the ruling of Rav Nahman in the Gemara (Menahot 39a), the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 9:1) says that one is Biblicallty obligated to have Tzitziot (fringes) […] Read More
The Torah requires wearing the Tefillin Shel Rosh (the head Tefillin) “Bein Einecha” – “in between your eyes.” It is […] Read More
Touching the Tefillin While Wearing Them; the Procedure for Repositioning, Removing and Handling Tef
The Shulhan Aruch writes (Orah Haim 28; listen to audio recording for precise citation) that one is required to touch […] Read More
Regarding Yom Tov, the Torah states (Shemot 12:16) that although labor is forbidden, those acts which are involved in preparing food are […] Read More
There is a widespread Jewish custom known as Kaparot, in which chickens are raised above one’s head and a prayer is […] Read More
According to the Torah, one who makes a vow is obligated to fulfil it. Nevertheless, there exists a mechanism by […] Read More