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Exodus 13:1-10 --God blesses the Children of Israel that they may be a holy nation (even in the Desert).
Exodus 13:11-16 --God blesses the Children of Israel that they may be a holy nation after they enter the promised land.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 --speaks of the unity of God and the commandment to love Him.
Deuteronomy 11:13-21 --stresses the responsibility of fulfilling the commandments.
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What does a tefillin symbolise?
Its purpose is to remind us of the presence of God (Talmud, Shabbat 156b).
What do the tefillin remind the wearer to do?
To speak words of the Torah and to remember the Exodus (Exodus 13:9).
Name the 2 Leather boxes for sacred Jewish writing?
Tefillin (phylacteries). Deuteronomy ch.6.
What is Michael Rutledge's purpose for writing about his great-great-grandfather's experiences in Samuel's Memory?
To remind people the horrors suffered on the trail of tears
Why is Tefillin not found on the Sabbath?
Tefillin is not worn on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
Is it important to buy Tefillin from Israel?
Yes - the tefillin will have a certificate of authenticity.
What is the significance of ceremonies?
The significance of ceremonies is that they remind people of their grace, or to remind people of someone
Does the tefillin contain anything?
Tefillin contain scrolls that have sections of Torah written on them.
Can you wear tefillin on Shavuot?
No. Tefillin are not worn on holidays, including Shavuot, or on the Sabbath.
What is the box that the Jewish men wear on their forehead?
Tefillin (phylacteries). These have their source in Deuteronomy ch.6 and are worn during the morning prayers. Their purpose is to symbolically bind us to God and to remind us of the Exodus and the Torah (as is implicit in Exodus ch.13).
Where online can one find images of the Tefillin?
Images of the Tefillin can be found on the Chabad website. There one can see a history of the Tefillin, video clips, and a picture tutorial on the proper way to wear it.
What has the author Robert Alan Hammer written?
Robert Alan Hammer has written: 'Tefillin' -- subject(s): Tefillin
