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Shalom and welcome. Today's spotlight is on the mitzvah of Tefillin, a timeless commandment that has the power to connect us with our Creator on a profound level.
Tefillin, two small black boxes with black straps attached, are worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers. Inside these boxes are scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah. These verses (Exodus 13:1–10, Exodus 13:11–16, Deuteronomy 6:4–9, and Deuteronomy 11:13–21) comprise the Shema, the Jewish declaration of faith.
The Tefillin that is worn on the forehead is called the "Tefillin Shel Rosh" and the one worn on the arm is known as the "Tefillin Shel Yad". They symbolize our commitment to serve God with our minds and our hearts, represented by the head and the arm respectively. The Tefillin Shel Rosh has the Hebrew letter Shin on it, representing one of the holy names of God.
According to the Talmud (Menachot 44a), the mitzvah of Tefillin is equal to all other commandments combined, showing its immense significance. Furthermore, the Sefer HaChinuch (Mitzvah 421) explains that the Tefillin serve as a sign and a reminder of God's miracles to us, helping us to keep our thoughts and actions pure throughout the day.
So, each weekday morning, as we lay the Tefillin, let us remember the unity of God, the depth of His love for us, and our commitment to serve Him with all our heart, all our soul, and all our might.
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