Author name: Rabbi Moshe

Updated: Sep 11, 2025 Zonnenfeld Straps (Retzuot) are certified by the Badatz Edah HaChareidis of Jerusalem. Each Roll of straps comes with a number which can be crossed reference with their agency to ensure certification.

𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 M𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥… 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 That’s not a joke or metaphor. In the mezuzah shown above, the sofer (scribe) mistakenly wrote: “על הירח” (al hayareach – “on

This Tefillin looked fine on the outside, but moisture had subtly warped the base. Regular inspections are crucial to ensure they remain Kosher. A friend of mine, who teaches Hilchot Tefillin, asked his students to bring in their Tefillin for inspection. One of the boys handed him a pair that looked fine at first glance—but

Updated: May 5, 2025 The Importance of Tefillin Inspection Two weeks ago, a concerned father reached out to me. He wanted to check his son’s tefillin. These tefillin were purchased just two years ago for his son’s Bar Mitzvah. The father wanted to ensure they were in good condition. Right away, I noticed a significant problem.

Updated: May 5, 2025 The mitzvah of mezuzah goes beyond simply placing a scroll on a doorpost. It requires attention to detail and adherence to halachic principles right from the start. One core concept that governs the proper fulfillment of this mitzvah is תעשה ולא מן העשוי. This principle emphasizes the importance of completing mitzvot through

Updated: May 5, 2025 I was recently called to a home in a well-known Jewish community in Long Island to inspect the mezuzot. As soon as I examined the first mezuzah at the entrance, I had to deliver some difficult news to the owner: “I do not want to waste your time or money. All the

I was recently called to a home where the owner, feeling uneasy about his mezuzot, requested a full inspection. He had recently purchased about a dozen mezuzot from a local Judaica store but couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Upon arrival, I began my inspection, carefully removing the klaf from each mezuzah case.

H/T Shmuel Hertzfeld. There were two names to peel off, each one taking 30 minutes of painstaking work. Respect. Expert Sofer STa”M is R’ Shimon Zeide.

Updated: Oct 31, 2024 As described in various sections of this site, no amount of caution is too great when it comes to inspection of Mezuzot. In addition to the various methods of scrutinization employed by our highly trained and certified examiners, we offer computer scanning. The STaM computer scanning system was developed by the Vaad

Updated: Nov 28, 2024 All our scribes and examiners are certified by Vaad Mishmeret STaM, Yad-Refael or other leading certifying agencies . They all meet the highest standards both in knowledge and character. They are highly trained and dedicated to providing top quality STaM. Even the most beautiful Mezuzah, Tefillin, or Sefer Torah Megillah, written by