What paint brush do you recommend for painting batim?
I haven't bought in years and one of my brushes is shedding lots of hairs. The brushes are hard to find in Israel and it would be much easier to order online while in the US.
The OK's Hechsher on STa"M....Will it work?
In today’s day and age, virtually every kosher product available to the consumer comes with a hechsher. By hechsher, I mean an official and recognised rabbinical body or agency that certifies the kashrus of a product, be it a food item or a religious article. Hechsherim play a vital role in providing consumer confidence, and something branded by a reputable kashrus agency will be considered more legitimate than a similar product that does not. The agency has rigid policies and protocols in place to ensure correct standards are met, and they are independent of the manufacturer so that there is no conflict of interest. As we have discussed on this forum previously, there is a distinct lack of official hechsherim on Sta”m products - Tefillin, Mezuzos and Sifrei Torah. Even the Vaad Mishmeres Sta”m, the oldest and most well- known rabbinic agency in the Sta”m world does not certify products. They test and ordain sofrim and magihim (examiners), offer a computer checking service (sp...
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ReplyDeleteThat's quite pricey! My local purchased brushes that everyone here uses cost far less and last for many years.
Is there a particular type of hair that's recommended and at a more reasonable price point?
R' Moshe Ber, I assume you're a son of R' Zirkind z"l? I saw something in your father's name in Kovetz Etz Chaim Bobov and spoke to the person who quoted it and he suggested I speak to the son who worked with R' Zirkind z"l making retzuos. if I can confirm it's accuracy I'd be happy to share it on the forum. Can you kindly email me at sofer@stam.net?