They’re not being put back on the bookshelf just yet. Very often, those sefarim that are currently in use, end up in a stack. Does the stacking order matter? Yes, it does! From top to bottom: 1) Chumash – You may put one Chumash on top of another. 2) Neviim and Kesuvim are on the…
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These Are the Best Bookmarks Ever – Perfect for Sefarim
Regular bookmarks don’t really get the job done. These Book Darts do. Losing the place in a sefer or book you are reading is annoying. With any kind of standard bookmarks, you still need to find the place where you left off. That might be just a little annoying when reading an English book, but…
How to Bind a Sefer
If you or someone in your family is inclined to DIY, these step-by-step instructions make the process of binding a sefer clear and the sefarim secure. You’ll Need: White binding tape Black or blue binding tape Binding string Large sewing needle Drill with 3/64” bits Clamps Lighter A) First, separate the pages of the book…
Can I Leave a Sefer Lying Open for a Few Minutes?
Sometimes in the middle of learning we walk out for a minute, and we all know you shouldn’t leave a sefer open. What is the issue and what is the proper thing to do? It is considered a bizayon to the sefer to leave it open. It is said that one who leaves his sefer…
The Best Way to Organize Your Sefarim at Home
Wish your bookcases looked neat and orderly? And that every sefer had a specific place to return to? Organizing a home library is very different from organizing the library of a shul or yeshiva. In your own library, you can do without those colorful stickers on the spine that make it easy for the myriad…
