Siddur atop Tehillim

Hi,

One who has a siddur [prayer book] that contains Tehillim [Psalms], and a book that consists solely of Tehillim, should place the siddur on top of the Tehillim. This is because the siddur contains passages from the Torah, as well as the Tehillim, and so it is of greater sanctity. However, reversing the order is not terribly wrong.

(Rivivot Ephraim 1:119:2)

המצפה לישועה,
Mordechai

Putting a tallit on top of a siddur or other sacred book

Hi,

One may not put a tallit on top of a sacred book, like a siddur; its own sanctity is of a lesser degree. However, one may do this for the protection of the siddur, or for its honour. Therefore, one may wrap a Torah scroll with a tallit to preserve its honour or safety.

(Rivivot Ephraim 1:119:1)

המצפה לישועה,
Mordechai

Honesty, Justice and a Tisha b'Av Message

Hi,

"So speaks Gd: A wise person shall not honor himself for his wisdom, and a powerful person shall not honor himself for his power, a wealthy person shall not honor himself for his wealth.

"Rather, for this an honored person should honor himself: Take insight and know Me, for I am Gd, who performs kindness and justice in the land. These are the elements I desire; this is the word of Gd."

(Jeremiah 9:22-23, the last verses of the Haftorah for Tisha b'Av morning)

I hope you fasted well,
Mordechai

Honesty, Justice and a Tisha b'Av message

Hi,

"So speaks Gd: A wise person shall not honor himself for his wisdom, and a powerful person shall not honor himself for his power, a wealthy person shall not honor himself for his wealth.

"Rather, for this an honored person should honor himself: Take insight and know Me, for I am Gd, who performs kindness and justice in the land. These are the elements I desire; this is the word of Gd."

(Jeremiah 9:22-23, the last verses of the Haftorah for Tisha b'Av morning)

I hope you fasted well,
Mordechai