Tefillin
Known as Tephilin or phylacteries, they are a set of small usually black cases containing scrolls with specific passages from the Torah, the five books of Moses, and are divided into three parts;
Shel Rosh (for the head): This tefillin is placed on the head, specifically on the forehead between the eyes. It contains four separate compartments, each holding a scroll with one of the following passages: Exodus 13:1-10, Exodus 13:11-16, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and Deuteronomy 11:13-21.
Shel Yad (for the arm): This is placed on the left arm (or the right arm if the person is left-handed) and is aligned with the heart. It has a single compartment containing a scroll with the same passages as the Shel Rosh, but written on a single roll.
Straps: These straps are used to secure the cases in place. The strap of the Shel Yad is wrapped around the arm and hand, while the strap of the Shel Rosh is fastened around the head.
The use of tefillin is based on several verses from the Torah, which command Jews to bind these words as a sign on their hands and as frontlets between their eyes. The purpose of the tefillin is to constantly remind of the connection and commitment to God and His commandments.
Tefillin are worn during the morning prayer (Shacharit) on weekdays, but not on Shabbat or holidays. Jewish men traditionally begin wearing tefillin at the age of 13, when they celebrate their Bar Mitzvah, marking their responsibility and commitment to the mitzvot (commandments). Tefillin are an important religious symbol in Judaism, representing dedication to God.
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