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Ensuring the Quality of Tefillin: Common Issues and Solutions

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. […]

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Understanding the Mitzvah of Mezuzah: The Importance of תעשה ולא מן העשוי

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

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From the Sofer’s Workshop: A House Call with a Surprising Discovery

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.

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COMPUTER SCANNING

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

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