Is Wearing Tefillin a Literal Commandment?- The beautiful verses of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) teach us to love God and serve Him with our entire heart and soul. We should speak of His laws while at home or on the way, when we rise and when… More »
Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin- I had recently brought in my Tefillin to be checked. For those few days that I didn’t have them, I wore an old pair in the house which used to be my grandfather’s. They are Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin. Afterwards, someone… More »
Rashi's Daughters- Is it true that Rashi's daughters wore Tefillin? If so, what is the source? Why could those women wear them and other women not? More »
Tefillin on Top of Bandage- I need to have a minor operation on my left arm next week. It will be bandaged for at least a week afterwards. This is the arm I place my Tefillin on. Am I allowed to place my Tefillin on… More »
Tefillin - Women- Why have women not traditionally worn tefillin? Can I do so if I desire? More »
Validity of Oral Law: Tefillin Example- I am getting interested in Judaism – reading the Bible, and trying to practice its many laws. But I am having a hard time accepting the Talmud and all its laws. Isn't it enough just to do what's written in… More »
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