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Shalom to all! Today, we delve into the magnificent world of Tefillin, a mitzvah that serves as a daily reminder of our bond with the Almighty. Tefillin are small black boxes with black straps that adult Jewish males wear on their head and arm. Inside these boxes are scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah.
The Talmud teaches us that the mitzvah of Tefillin is equivalent to all the other commandments combined. How so? When we bind the Tefillin, we bind ourselves to G-d, affirming our commitment to the entirety of the Torah. The head-tefillin, placed above our eyes and near our brain, symbolizes our dedication to use our intellectual abilities in the service of G-d. The hand-tefillin, bound to our arms and close to our heart, represents the channeling of our emotions and actions for G-dly purposes.
In the daily morning prayer, we say, "You shall bind them as a sign upon your arm, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes." This verse beautifully captures the essence of Tefillin as a sign and a reminder. A sign of our devotion to G-d and His Torah, and a reminder that our thoughts, feelings, and actions should always be in alignment with His commandments.
Let's remember to cherish this mitzvah, to perform it daily with love and reverence, and to always use our intellect, emotions, and actions for the good.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.