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Shalom and welcome, dear listeners. Today, let's delve into the enriching world of Tefillin, a practice that symbolizes our strong bond with the Divine. In the daily ritual of donning Tefillin, we bind leather boxes containing Torah passages to our arm and head. This act is a physical manifestation of our commitment to intertwine our thoughts and actions with the teachings of the Torah.
The Talmud in Berachot 35b offers a profound lesson on priorities. It instructs us to place the Tefillin on our arm before our head, symbolizing the idea that action should precede understanding. It teaches us that sometimes we must engage in mitzvot and good deeds even before we fully comprehend their depth, trusting that the understanding will come in due time.
This simple yet powerful sequence reminds us daily that in our journey through life, we should not hesitate to do good, even if we're still grappling with the reasons behind these actions. The consistent performance of mitzvot can lead us to a deeper connection and understanding, enhancing our spiritual growth.
Remember, every small act of goodness we perform, every mitzvah, like the act of putting on Tefillin, is a step closer to bringing light into the world and making it a dwelling place for the Divine.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through the wisdom of Tefillin. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.