The Tefillin Straps ("Retzu'ot")

The entire length of the straps must be black. They must be at least 9 mm wide. It is advisable to purchase wider straps because with the passage of time and use, they stretch out and become narrow.

 

 

Sheepskin (Dakkot)

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

The Torah Passages (Parshiot)

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