The Halacha below was generated by AI based on multiple classes given by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio file. This write-up has been reviewed, but if any errors remain , we welcome corrections. 06-09-25 ; 06-10-25 ; 06-11-25 ; 06-12-25 The Question What happens to the obl…

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The Halacha below was generated by AI based on multiple classes given by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio file. This write-up has been reviewed, but if any errors remain, we welcome corrections. 06-01-25 ; 06-04-25 ; 06-05-25 ; 06-08-25 May a Sofer Write or Assemble Tefilli…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 05-25-2025 05-26-2025 05-27-2025 05-28-2025 05-29-2025 How and When Should Tefillin Be Removed? This Halacha outlines the p…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 05-20-2025 ; 05-21-2025 ; 05-22-2025 Should One Maintain Constant Awareness of the Tefillin While Wearing Them? This Halach…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/23/25 ; 04/29/25 ; 05/05/25 ; 05/18/25 Can One Wear Tefillin on Top of a Hat, Bandage, or Scalp Cover—And When Is This P…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 05/14/25 ; 05/19/25 What Is the Requirement to Maintain Awareness While Wearing Tefillin—And Is It a Torah Obligation? The …

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/22/25 ; 05/01/25 ; 05/15/25 ; 05/18/25 Should the Tefillin Be Covered During Prayer—And What About Wearing Two Sets or a…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/10/25 ; 04/21/25 ; 04/23/25 ; 05/11/25 How Should One Wrap the Tefillin Strap—And Is There a Required Number of Coils or…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/07/25 ; 04/08/25 ; 04/09/25 ; 05/06/25 ; 05/08/25 May Another Person Help Put Tefillin On You—And Who Qualifies to Do So…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/08/25 ; 04/09/25 ; 05/05/25 ; 05/06/25 Should the Yud of the Tefillin Shel Yad Be Touching the Bayit—And How Critical Is…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/15/25 ; 04/16/25 ; 04/23/25 ; 04/24/25 ; 05/13/25 Does Hair, Dirt, or Clothing Count as a Barrier (Hatssitsa) Between th…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the recording dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/03/25 ; 04/06/25 ; 04/10/25 ; 04/28/25 ; 05/07/25 What Is the Exact Placement of Tefillin Shel Yad—and How Pre…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the recording dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/02/25 ; 04/03/25 ; 04/07/25 ; 04/09/25 ; 05/04/25 Which Arm Should a Person Use for Tefillin—And What If He Is…

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The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/01/25 ; 04/02/25 ; 04/10/25 ; 04/28/25 ; 05/12/25 Can One Fulfill the Misva by Wearing Only One Tefillin—Shel Yad or She…

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Can One Use Borrowed Tefillin—And What If They Were Bought on Credit or Unpaid For? Tefillin are holy objects—handwritten, expensive, and often personalized. As a result, situations arise where someone needs to borrow a pair or buy one on credit , and the Halacha must clarify when that's permitted and under what conditions the Tefillin are valid. C…

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Can Tefillin Be Worn Again After Musaf on Rosh Hodesh for a Berit Mila? Rosh Hodesh presents a unique halachic situation. On one hand, it is a semi-Yom Tob , and thus many customs are softened or adjusted. On the other hand, Tefillin are not typically worn during Musaf , as the spiritual "Ot" (sign) of the day is already present in the Musaf offeri…

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Should Tefillin Be Worn During a Berit Mila—and Do All Attendees Share in the Misva? A Berit Mila is one of the holiest events in Jewish life, symbolizing the covenant between Hashem and Am Yisrael. Tefillin, too, are a sign of this covenant. So when a Berit Mila takes place during or after Shaharit, should one continue wearing Tefillin for the cer…

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When Is the Best Time to Wear Rabenu Tam Tefillin—And Can One Switch Between Them During the Hazara? Many Sepharadim follow the custom of wearing both Rashi and Rabenu Tam Tefillin each morning. While Rashi's Tefillin fulfill the primary obligation, Rabenu Tam's are worn as an added measure of piety—especially among those who follow the teachings o…

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What Is the Proper Way to Remove Tefillin—And Should It Be Done Away from the Sefer Torah? Removing Tefillin may feel like a simple conclusion to prayer, but Halacha views it as a continuation of the Misva itself. The removal must be done with awareness, order, and reverence— preserving the dignity of the Tefillin until the very end. Which Tefillin…

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Why Must Tefillin Stay On Until After Aleinu —And Can They Be Removed Early for Health or During Keri'at HaTorah ? The ideal practice is to wear Tefillin throughout the entire Shaharit service—from the beginning of the Berachot until after Aleinu . This wasn't just a stringency of the righteous—many authorities consider it a halachic preference, ro…

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Should One Learn Torah While Wearing Tefillin Before or After Tefilla—and Is It Better with Rashi or Rabenu Tam? Tefillin are more than just a morning ritual—they are a tool to elevate both prayer and Torah learning. The Halacha and Kabbala emphasize that their purpose is to bring holiness to the mind and heart, especially when used in the service …

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Does Hearing a Beracha for Tefillin from Someone Else Count—And What If the Speaker or Listener Makes a Mistake? One of the foundational principles in Halacha is Shome'a Ke'Oneh —"the listener is as if he himself recited." This principle allows a person to fulfill a Beracha obligation by hearing someone else say the Beracha and answering "Amen," pr…

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Should One Always Wrap the Tefillin Strap Eight Times, or Can It Be Skipped to Avoid Missing Kaddish or Kedusha? One of the beautiful customs in donning the Tefillin Shel Yad is to wrap the strap around the forearm eight times before proceeding to the Tefillin Shel Rosh. This is the widely accepted Sephardic custom , as taught by the Ben Ish Hai (P…

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