# What's With All The Kissing Of Mitzvah Objects?

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Podcast: [Rabbi Kraz's Shiurim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rabbi-kraz-s-shiurim-6637023)
Published: 2026-06-10T13:42:34+00:00
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## Resource

Source Sheet (https://RabbiKraz.com/KissingMitzvahs) What's the Inyan of kissing the rocks of Eretz Yisroel? What are the 4 types of kisses? What about all other Mitzvos like Sukkah, Lulav, Esrog, Matzah Maror etc? Is it OK to smell or kiss an Esrog on Sukkos? Story of R Yaakov Tzemach. A Segulah to remember your learning. Is one allowed to use a Sefer for benefit? Kiss or touch the Mezuzah? Should one hold their Tzitzis during Shema?- Is kissing your Tefillin / Tzitzis during Tefilah a Hefsek? Shiur sponsored by the Engel family in honor of Rabbi Mendy Engel's birthday

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