Tangled Up in Text


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Tefillin


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An explanation of the mitzvah of tefillin. Includes photos of tefillin being made and how they should be worn.




Tefillin


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Halachos of Tefillin


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Tefillin


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How tefillin are constructed, what they contain, how they are worn, and all the halachos pertaining to tefillin. Lavishly illustrated with detailed drawings. Clear, explanatory text.




הלכות תפילין


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A look at Tefillin's components and parshiyos, explaining what makes tefillin kosher, how and when they are worn, proper care for them, and more. Indexed and extensively annotated. With photos.




Bar Mitzvah and Tefillim [sic] Secrets


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A Bar Mitzvah at the age of thirteen is a once in a lifetime event. The special significance of this time, the essence of what it means to be Bar Mitzvah, and the rewards and responsibilities that come with it are all expounded upon in Bar Mitzvah & Tefillin Secrets.As the Bar Mitzvah boy steps over the threshold from childhood into adulthood, he is introduced to the Mitzvah of Tefillin. Thorough instruction at this crucial time in both the procedure, as well as the meaning of the mitzvah and the intentions one must have while wearing tefillin - will formulate the basis for a lifetime of proper mitzvah observance.Bar Mitzvah & Tefillin Secrets contains over 200 color photos that demonstrate exactly how and where the tefillin should be worn, as well as many other fascinating customs related to Bar Mitzvah and Tefillin.




The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism


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How are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.




Jewish Woman in Jewish Law


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Rabbi Moshe Meiselman addresses the attitude of Jewish law to women and how the Jewish tradition views the contemporary challenge of feminism. He discusses in detail such current issues as creative ritual, women in a minyan, aliyot for women, talit and tefillin. The question of agunah is also given lengthy consideration. The author mixes current issues with scholarly ones and gives full treatment to other issues such as learning Torah by women, women position in court both as witnesses and as litigants, the marriage ceremony & marital life. — Amazon.com.




Tefillin


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A fascinating and insightful look at the mitzvah of tefillin that symbolizes Jewish closeness to G-d.