What is the meaning and importance of the mitzvah of tefillin?
What is the meaning and importance of the mitzvah of tefillin?
The mitzvah of tefillin involves four passages from the Torah: "Kadesh Li," "V'hayah ki y'viacha Ado-nai" (Exodus 13:1-10, 13:11-16), "Shema," and "V'hayah im shamo'a" (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21) [4]. Tefillin generally correspond to the intellect, with those of Rabbeinu Tam specifically relating to the conception of words [5]. The act of putting on tefillin is a significant milestone, as noted when a son begins to fulfill this mitzvah [2].
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- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 245 — Publishing in Shanghai · Torah as Remedy for Slander — By the grace of Hashem*, 16 Menachem Av* 5706, To the Chassid* who fears Hashem and faithfully fulfills his mission, the very dear Mr. Arye…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3543 — Chinuch — B"H 10 Sivan* 5715 Brooklyn To the Rav*, the distinguished Chassid* who fears Hashem, Rav Avraham Tzvi HaKohen* (of Yerushalayim*; see lett…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 10284
- Mishneh Torah, Tefillin 1 — Four passages [of the Torah]: 1 contain references to the mitzvah of tefillin . Kadesh Li and V'hayah ki y'viacha Ado-nai in the book of Ex…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 5761 — General — B"H 24 Elul 5717 Brooklyn I am responding to your letter, in which you ask me about the tefillin* of Rabbeinu Tam* (note: the recipient mis…
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