What is the minimum required length of the shel rosh straps, and what happens if the straps fall below the minimum length or width?
Synopsis
The shel rosh straps must hang in front and reach at least the navel (or slightly above). Minimum strap width is the length of a barley kernel. If straps fall below minimum, they should still be worn until valid straps are obtained, as the standard is for hiddur not l'ikuva. Disputes exist about whether sub-minimum straps require omitting the blessing.
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