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Shalom Aleichem and welcome to today’s discussion. We will be exploring a beautiful teaching in the realm of Tefillin. Tefillin, also known as phylacteries, are a pair of black leather boxes containing Hebrew parchment scrolls. Every weekday morning, Jewish men wrap these around their arm and head as a sign of their subservience to G-d.
The Tefillin is not just a physical practice, but a spiritual journey, a symbolic representation of our connection with the Almighty. The Tefillin that we bind on our hand represents our actions, while the one we place on our head corresponds to our intellect. By wearing Tefillin, we are aligning our actions and thoughts with G-d's will.
It's written in Deuteronomy: "Bind them as a sign upon your arm, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes." This verse emphasizes the significance of Tefillin in our lives. It is not just about performing a ritual, but a constant reminder of our duties towards G-d, and a symbol of our spiritual connection with Him.
In the Talmud, our sages have said that the entire world is worth for the moment that a Jewish man puts on his Tefillin with the right intention. This reveals the immense spiritual power and significance of this mitzvah.
So, every morning, as we wrap the Tefillin, let us remember to align ourselves with G-d's will, to infuse our actions with intellect and spirituality, and to remind ourselves of our eternal bond with the Almighty.
Thank you for joining us today. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.