In all of the above, they should be placed in Genizah. Being that Genizah is easily accessible, one should be careful to place everything that is printed for the…
In all of the above, they should be placed in Genizah. Being that Genizah is easily accessible, one should be careful to place everything that is printed for the…
Questions: If I'm learning in a shul/yeshiva and someone carrying a Sefer Torah walks in, do I have to stand up until the Torah is put in its place?…
There is no minimum height, it suffices that they are not directly on the floor. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב סעי' ז' ובש"ך ס"ק ט' ובית הלל ס"ק…
Question: I need to transfer a Sefer Torah on the plane, do I need to hold it during entire plane ride? Can I send it as luggage if it’s…
I heard the Rebbe was not particular about this, although some say the Rebbe was at times? Answer: One should make sure that his back is not directly…
Permitted. However, one shouldn't rest his elbows on it. Sources: ברמ״א יו״ד רפב, ז: לא יניח אדם ס״ת על ברכיו וב׳ אצילי ידיו עליו, ונ״ל דה״ה שאר ספרים.…
Question: There is a Halacha that you can’t sit on a bench where there are seforim. Does this apply by when the seforim are in a box or a…
No, it must be placed in shaimos. ראה: שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב, או"ח סי' קנ"ד, ושיורי ברכה שם, מג"א ריש סי' מ', וראה גם אגרות משה או"ח ח"ד…
What are the rules for burying Shaimos? Q. Are there different types of Shaimos with different rules? Answer: Sifrei Torah, mezuzos, and tefillin, and Tanach written on parchment:…
Question: I am packing my seforim in boxes, preparing to move. Is it ok to place the boxes directly on the floor on the same level that people are…
Question: Is one permitted to cover a Sefer when leaving the room with another Sefer? How about using a Sefer to save your spot (like in 770, putting a…
