Dirshu Mishnah Berurah

In which we learn what HaShem REALLY showed Moshe when pointing to the knot of His tefillin plus the correct measurements of the tefillin straps, and when black needs to be black!

In which we learn the correct position of the head tefillin spoiler alert - it mustn't be on the forehead!

In which we learn the where a left handed person should tie their hand tefillin and the windings on the arm

In which we learn why Teddy Boys will have a problem with tefillin and where separations between tefillin and the body cause a problem

In which we learn how an amputee can fulfil his obligation for tefillin. We also find out the importance per kabbalah to have the yud know next to the tefillin box.

In which we learn what to do if you only have one tefillin and the exact positioning of the arm tefillin.

In which we learn when to take off tefillin towards the end of davenning and the difference on rosh chodesh chol hamoed.

In which we learn conditions where the tefillin move or are removed and when a further brocho is required

In which we learn answering amen and other responses whilst in the middle of putting on tefillin. Plus, when we follow Kabbalah as normative halacha.

In which we learn when best to make the brochos of tefillin and what to do if you interrupted between placing of the arm tefillin and head tefillin.

In which we learn the unique mitzvah intention of putting on tefillin, the number of brochos one makes, and the correct vocalisation of the brochos.

In which we learn the preference for entering shul already dressed in tallis and tefillin and the importance of wearing tefillin minimally for saying shema and praying the amidah

In which we learn how tzitsis protects a person from mistakes and how we rise in holiness with the wearing of tefillin.

In which we learn when to make shechiyanu on a tallis, care when in a cemetery to hide tzitsis, and special customs in the mitzvah of tzitsis.

In which we learn of the correct disposal of mitzvah items, and why a star pupil was not allowed into the yeshiva of the Chasam Sofer.

In which we learn why we do not make a brocho when making the tzitsis and also the care needed in buying and selling a tallis with tzitsis - and concerns of murder and prostitution! 

In which we learn the correct time of the mitzvah of tzitsis and the worrying possibility of placing tzitsis on our bedsheets.

In which we learn the obligation of mitzvah of tzitsis and how women can take upon themselves time bound mitzvos

In which we learn about the ideal size of garment requiring tzitsis

In which we learn why sewing back on detached tallis corners is problematic, and why torn tallis holes may not look so nice but are not a problem.

In which we learn about the principle of not disgracing mitzvah items via improper removal, and tzitsis transplants.

Taking someone's tallis without asking, definition of theft, and benefiting from others money in the performance of mitzvos.

In which we learn the other mechanisms apart from direct purchase that make a tallis yours and the surprising ruling of the Mishna Berurah regarding making the use of a shul tallis.

In which we learn the importance of initial intent in the making of tzitsis and Rambam's view that intention is not required in the knowing and coiling of the threads,

In which we continue to learn about the importance of self dignity and move to discuss who is permitted to make tzitsis