Daily Halacha - Laws of the Month of Elul, 6th of Elul 5777
Essential guidelines for observance during this period of reflection and preparation
Is there an obligation to check tefillin and mezuzot during the month of Elul?
Those who are stringent and check both tefillin and mezuzot every year during the month of Elul will be blessed [Yalkut Yosef Siman 581, Yabia Omer 1, 49].
If a person can either recite Tikkun Chatzot or Selichot, which is preferable?
Reciting Tikkun Chatzot is more important than reciting Selichot with the congregation [Yalkut Yosef Siman 581].
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