The Parts of the Tefillin

This is how tefillin look when they are not being used. The containers hold the Batim (boxes) which are worn on the head and the arm. Straps tied with special knots are connected to the Batim. The Torah passages (Parshiot) are contained within the sealed Batim.

Contents

Contents Tefillin Parts Tefillin Wrap The Batim Cowhide (Gassot) Sheepskin (Dakkot) Tefillin Straps Torah Passages The Parchment Inserting Passages Form of Letters Rashi/Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin Care

How the Tefillin are Wrapped

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