Tefillin

Understanding the laws for children not yet Bar Mitzvah: Can they put on tefillin? Can they complete a minyan or join in Kaddish and Kedusha?

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

An emotional story about a pair of tefillin that waited 12 years to fulfill their purpose. This week, they will reach two young men from the Soviet Union, who have never had the opportunity to don them before. A story spanning America, France, and Israel.

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)

In a surprising interview on Kol Berama radio, Eli Yatzpan discussed the Iranian threat and encouraged listeners to put on tefillin and wake up for selichot. "Anyone who believes a little and connects a little puts on tefillin for 10 minutes in the morning. And believe me, their life changes."

After the horrific attack in Burgas, the Bulgarians didn't understand why the ZAKA team from Israel insisted so much on respecting the dead. But the volunteers of the charity organization worked tirelessly, as always. An interview with Dano Monkotovich, deputy commander of the mission to Bulgaria, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of this holy work.

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