Tefillin

Important travel considerations for observant Jews according to the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Yitzchak Gabay, an activist dedicated to encouraging others to perform mitzvot by offering tefillin to passersby, didn't hesitate when an elderly Holocaust survivor told him, 'I’m not into that at all.' A remarkable story of dedication and a Jewish man who reconnected with Hashem right before his passing.

In the freezing cold, an unexpected meeting uncovers the hidden spark of a Jewish soul and where it can take him

Personal accounts from Rabbi Chaim Ben Shoshan highlight the compassion, wisdom, and miracles of the former Chief Rabbi of Israel

A photographer’s moving story of heartfelt prayer, timing and the miracles all around us

A practical halachic guide explaining when a boy may start tefillin, and why he cannot yet complete a minyan until age thirteen

When money was tight, an Arab resident of Al-Eizariya paid his mechanic with a pair of tefillin. Only later did the Chabad House discover they were stolen.

A heartfelt story of faith, divine timing, and a prayer answered through the merit of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes

A reserve soldier shares how putting on tefillin saved his life during the Lebanon War

Discover the significance and hidden meaning behind one of Judaism's most important mitzvot (commandments)

The halacha behind new tefillin, new tallitot, and when the Shehecheyanu blessing truly applies

Understanding Chabad, Breslov, Litvaks, Sephardim and more — and why diversity in Judaism is a spiritual strength, not a flaw

The difference between printed and handwritten texts, the customs of Sephardim and Ashkenazim, and the laws regarding proper respect for holy items

A warm guide to common questions about tefillin: when to wear them, what they mean, and why we don’t wear them on Shabbat