What are tefillin gassot?
Gassot (thick) are each made from one strip of thick leather, with inserts that make them close flat. This is accomplished by a sophisticated manufacturing process that involves repeated application of several tons of pressure in industrial presses.
How many types of tefillin are there?
The Vilna Gaon, who wore the tefillin of Rashi, rejected the stringency of also laying Rabbeinu Tam, pointing out that there were 64 possible arrangements of the tefillin scrolls, and it would not be practical to put on 64 different sets of tefillin to account for all possibilities.
What is Tefillin Peshutim mehudarim?
Description. Peshutim Mehudarim (Superior Simple Ones) – These make the box of the tefillin out of a single piece as required. They are made with 32 mm sides to the boxes. *If you are a Right-Handed you wear the tefillin on the left arm. *If you are a Left-Handed you wear the tefillin on the right arm.
What is the difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardic tefillin?
On the Shel Rosh of the Ashkenazi tefillin, the Shin has three branches, and a pointy triangular base. On the Shel Rosh of the Ashkenazi tefillin, the Shin has three branches, and a pointy triangular base. In contrast, on the Shel Rosh of the Sephardic tefillin, the Shin has four branches and more square base.
Is peer Hastam tefillin kosher?
About this item. This Tefillin set is the most basic level quality. Although the Parshiot parchments are hand written by a scribe, the Tefillin Peshutim do not come with a kosher certificate.
How often do you need to check your tefillin?
twice in seven years
Regarding the frequency of this required check, the Orchot Chaim cites those who maintain that tefillin should be checked twice in seven years.
Are my tefillin kosher?
Many are surprised to learn that the Shulchan Aruch (39:10) records that tefillin that are in regular use need not be checked as they have a continued chazaka (assumption) of being kosher. The standard recommendation is that the parshios of high quality tefillin be checked every 15 years.
How often should I check my mezuzah?
Shulchan Aruch (YD 291:1) writes that a mezuzah that is placed on private property, such as on one’s home, must be checked twice in 7 years (i.e., every 3½ years). A mezuzah placed on public property, such as a building that belongs to the community, need only be checked twice in 50 years.
Do you put tefillin on Tisha B Av?
The custom is to not put on tefillin for morning services (Shacharit) of Tisha b’Av, and not a talit, rather only wear the personal talit kattan without a blessing. At Mincha services tzitzit and tefilin are worn, with proper blessings prior to donning them.