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Tiechtel was understanding of the flight crew's suspicion, but said it presents an opportunity to teach the community about the ritual of wearing the unique props, called Tefillin, during their prayer.
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Tiechtel was understanding of the flight crew's suspicion, but said it presents an opportunity to teach the community about the ritual of wearing the unique props, called Tefillin, during their prayer.
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Putting on the Tefillin is the first Mitzvah Jewish males assume upon their Bar Mitzvah Birthday.
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Plotkin said he is familiar with Jewish feminist artists who have used symbols such as Tefillin in their work.
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Much to my surprise I learned about something called a "Tefillin" which are black leather straps (not ribbons) that are used every weekday morning (Sunday through Friday).
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Reuben is horrified to visit his atheistic grandfather in the hospital and see Moises trying to "lay Tefillin" on Avram's weakened body.
George Heymont: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures George Heymont 2011
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On the top shelf she found a paper bag with her father's Tefillin, Tefillin that hadn't been used since he had died some fifty years ago.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson: High Holidays and the Gifts One Generation Gives The Next Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson 2011
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A few year's ago, a close friend brought them to Jerusalem to a scribe who specializes in making old Tefillin kosher for use.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson: High Holidays and the Gifts One Generation Gives The Next Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson 2011
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Tefillin are one of the most tangible ways Jews are given to connect physically to the word of God, a powerful religious experience filled with beauty and mystery.
Rabbi Aaron Alexander: Praying On Planes: Rights And Responsabilities Rabbi Aaron Alexander 2011
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Tefillin are one of the most tangible ways Jews are given to connect physically to the word of God, a powerful religious experience filled with beauty and mystery.
Rabbi Aaron Alexander: Praying On Planes: Rights And Responsabilities Rabbi Aaron Alexander 2011
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