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Because they're commanded in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.6). They represent the binding covenant with God.
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Why is Tefillin not found on the Sabbath?
Tefillin is not worn on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
Where do you see a tefillin?
On Orthodox Jewish men
What is the name of what Jewish people wear around their forehead?
it is called phylacteries( Tefillin in Hebrew) it is made of leather and in it there are chapters from the bible
What is the Jewish leather boxes containing holy parchments called?
phylacteries/tefillin
Name the 2 Leather boxes for sacred Jewish writing?
Tefillin (phylacteries). Deuteronomy ch.6.
What is the most special place for the Jewish people?
Jerusalem.
Why do the converted Jewish people proclaim the land of israel?
Converted Jewish people do not do any special "proclaiming" of the land of Israel.
What happens to an Orthodox Jewish boy after his Bar Mitzvah?
He wears tefillin and prays at the synagogue. He joins his father, grandfather, and older brothers (if he has any) in ALL Jewish adult responsibilities.
What are 3 Jewish accessories males must wear during prayer?
1. A head-covering such as a kippah or hat 2. Tallit (prayer-shawl) 3. Tefillin (phylacteries) The Tallit and Tefillin are worn only during the morning services.
Do children have special roles in Kwanzaa?
i do not know ask jewish people
What is a Tefillen?
Tefillin are Phylacteries, the leather boxes containing Torah-parchments and worn on the arm and the head by Jewish males in the morning prayers.
What is the name of hat worn by a rabbi?
Tefillin, (Hebrew: תפילין‎), also called phylacteries,are a pair of black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with biblical verses. The hand-tefillin, or Shel yad, is worn by Jews wrapped around the arm, hand and fingers, while the head-tefillin, or Shel rosh, is placed above theforehead. They serve as a "sign" and "remembrance" that God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt. According to Jewish Law, they should be worn during weekday morning prayer services.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tefillin
