The Shulchan Aruch records the practice of the "Chachamim" to kiss the Tefillin as a sign of affection for the Mitzvah when one puts them on and when removing them. There is, however, some debate surrounding this custom. It is clear that as one begins the process of laying Tefillin, after he takes
Halacha clearly forbids speaking after reciting the Beracha over Tefillin Shel Yad, until one has completed placing the Tefillin Shel Rosh on his
There is a custom to refrain from bitter, sour or tart foods on Rosh Hashanah, to symbolize our hopes for a sweet, pleasant year. The Talmud teaches
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The Ben Ish Hai, in Parashat Netzavim, addresses the question of which foods should be eaten and avoided on Rosh Hashanah. He writes that one should
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Just some Halachot and ideas that apply to the upcoming Rosh Chodesh Elul. Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur is a 40 day period that Chachamim tell
