Sometimes we are not sure if a letter is kosher. Since we know what it is supposed to be we cannot rely on our own judgment. In cases like this
Father & Son Retzuah Painting Competition
My son Yehuda Zev Michaels thought he could paint retzuous faster and better (no brush marks, even, etc.) than his Abba (me) so I sugested a friendly comptetion. Even though
Another Reason To Buy Stark Tefillin Battim
One brief comment says it all when it comes to purchasing quality tefillin battim.
Whats’ Wrong With Cheap Tefillin Battim?
One of the challenges facing the consumer looking to purchase quality tefillin at a reasonable price is that an uncaring battim manufacturer can hide inferior work under an appealing paint job.
Mezuzos Packaged in a Plastic Bag With Blue Hebrew Writing are not Kosher!
The mezuza that you see in the picture below was sealed in the plastic bag just as it appears. The mezuzah itself is a poor attempt at scribble. It has
Warning: Steer Clear of Synagogue Gift Shops When Purchasing Mezuzos
A customer walks in to my office to purchase two used mezuzos. She’s in her mid to late sixties, her life is upside down, she tells me, and the mezuzah
Safrus Programs, Lectures, and Events
Rabbi Michaels is available to speak about tefillin and mezuzos in a classroom setting or for adult education classes in your shul. He brings along an interesting assortment of displays
Used Mezuzos For Sale 845-290-2546
Purchasing Used Mezuzos Used Mezuzos are a great option when you need inexpensive mezuzos and you don’t need top of the line. For example, you are going to be living
Upside Down Mezuzos
Today I did a Mezuzah HouseCall and found seven upside down mezuzos! An upside down mezuzah doesn’t fulfill the mitzvah. I often see a single upside down mezuzah, but seven?
What in the world are ‘phylacteries”?
I have always wondered why tefillin are referred to as ‘phylateries’. I found the answer on aish.com. Tefillin are sometimes referred to as phylacteries. This stems from the ancient Greek